Sales Executive
About the job
- Two to three years of full-time, hands-on experience in sales or a related field.
- Practical experience in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification industry is required.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Effective time management skills and ability to perform well under pressure.
- Achieve personal sales targets and key performance indicators consistently.
- Ensure compliance with organizational quality standards and procedures.
- Manage and respond to client inquiries, ensuring timely resolution.
- Support auditors by coordinating their requests and ensuring closure.
- Gather potential customer information and follow up on sales leads, quotations, and agreements.
- Schedule and coordinate Business Development calls and activities.
- Assist in developing and executing local sales campaigns as directed by the Business Development or Account Managers.
- Coordinate mass mailing campaigns and business outreach activities.
- Review personal sales performance regularly and submit timely reports.
- Maintain accurate records and update customer data in the Companion database CRM system.
- Support planning and execution of trade shows, exhibitions, and promotional events within allocated budgets.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the management team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM systems.
About the company
DNV is a global assurance and risk management firm that certifies the safety and compliance of a company’s systems, products, and supply chains across industries like maritime, energy, healthcare, and food. Its work involves independent verification and certification, using standardized, science-based criteria to assess ships, pipelines, safety management, and other processes, ensuring they meet agreed standards. What sets DNV apart is its long history and wide reach: born from 19th-century maritime risk assessment, it has grown into a multinational organization with about 15,000 employees in over 100 countries, and it combines deep domain expertise with a focus on safety and sustainability, including digitalization and the energy transition. The company’s goal is to be the trusted voice on safety and sustainability, helping clients manage risk, improve reliability, and demonstrate compliance through trusted certifications and assessments.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$2.1M
Headquarters
Bærum, Norway
Founded
1864
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What believers are saying
- DNV bought Automa on February 12, 2026, expanding digital operations for utilities.
- August 24, 2026 acquisition of Equinor's WellSpot adds offshore monitoring revenue.
- March 2026 reported 15,380 employees, and DNV raised R&D investment to 6%.
What critics are saying
- DNV's maritime business faces commoditization as rivals copy battery-ready and shore-power-ready standards.
- Software-defined-vessel work with HD KSOE ties growth to one shipbuilder's roadmap through 2030.
- A serious cyber breach or certification failure would destroy DNV's trust moat overnight.
What makes DNV unique
- Founded in 1864, DNV sells trusted third-party assurance across shipping, energy, healthcare, and food.
- Its July 2026 rules set the benchmark for battery-ready and shore-power-ready vessels.
- Partnerships with HD KSOE and GRSE keep DNV embedded in shipbuilding design decisions.
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The development of A Zantingh hydrogen burner. The challenge. Using hydrogen as a fuel reduces CO[2] emissions from industrial heating processes. As a burner manufacturer, U Gaat Bouwen BV is therefore developing a system that operates reliably, remains cost-effective and meets stringent safety requirements. To support the development and testing process, U Gaat Bouwen BV is working with energy engineering consultancy DNV in Groningen, which has extensive testing facilities. Hydrogen behaves differently from natural gas. Its calorific value, density, combustion speed, flame temperature and flue gas dew point all differ. At present, hydrogen is available only in limited quantities and is relatively expensive. In the longer term, it could completely replace natural gas. Safe operation. Because hydrogen is still relatively expensive and available in limited quantities, U Gaat Bouwen BV began by using mixtures of hydrogen and natural gas. U Gaat Bouwen BV gradually increased the hydrogen proportion while reducing the natural gas content. This resulted in a burner system capable of operating with any gas composition: 100% natural gas, 100% hydrogen and every mixture in between. The burner automatically adapts to the gas composition and does not require manual adjustment. The test setup consisted of a Zantingh forced-draught burner installed on a 475 kW, three-pass heating boiler. The fuel-to-air ratio and burner output are controlled by an internally developed, fuel-adaptive control system linked to a Siemens burner management system. A feedforward control system keeps the oxygen concentration in the flue gas and the heat input constant, regardless of the hydrogen content. A gas quality sensor installed in the fuel supply line measures the gas composition. This data is transmitted to a PLC running the combustion algorithm. The algorithm continuously calculates the required fuel and air flow rates to maintain the specified ratio and desired output. During testing, NO, NO[2], CO and C[x]H[γ] concentrations, as well as oxygen levels, were measured continuously. The system continues to operate stably even when the air demand and Wobbe Index change. Both the oxygen concentration in the flue gas and the heat input remain constant. The flame appearance changes visibly: natural gas produces a blue flame, whereas hydrogen produces a more orange flame. Across mixtures ranging from 0% to 100% hydrogen, the flame remains stable, and the burner surface temperature does not increase noticeably. The high flame temperature associated with hydrogen combustion results in thermal NO[x] formation. Flue gas recirculation is used to keep these emissions below the applicable statutory limits. Cost-Effectiveness. Hydrogen combustion does not produce CO[2] at the point of use. One major advantage is that existing boilers, furnaces and industrial installations can largely remain in service. There is no need to completely redesign the process. This keeps investment costs lower than those associated with full electrification. Electric solutions can reduce CO[2] emissions, but they are not always technically or economically viable. A high-capacity grid connection is often required, and grid congestion can make this unavailable. In some processes, direct interaction between the flue gases and the product is essential. In such cases, hydrogen offers a practical alternative. Based on the tests, U Gaat Bouwen BV conclude that this burner system enables the use of hydrogen within the existing gas network infrastructure, both during the transition period and in a future scenario in which natural gas has been completely replaced. Background: hydrogen as a fuel. Hydrogen is the lightest and most abundant element in the universe. It is colourless, odourless and flammable. Its combustion produces water vapour. For this reason, hydrogen is considered an energy carrier with significant potential to help decarbonise industry. Hydrogen does not occur naturally in significant quantities in its free form and must therefore be produced, for example, through the electrolysis of water. When renewable electricity is used for this process, the result is known as green hydrogen. Hydrogen can replace natural gas in industrial processes. Much of the required transport can take place through the existing gas network. Infrastructure for production, transport, storage and imports is currently being developed. Hydrogen can be stored in several ways, including in underground salt caverns. This makes it possible to use surplus energy generated by wind and solar power. Research by Hydrogen Europe indicates that, at the European level, combining electricity and hydrogen networks is less expensive than expanding the electricity grid alone. Between 2030 and 2050, this approach could save hundreds of billions of euros. The European Commission expects electricity to account for approximately 50% of energy demand by 2050. Achieving this will require a substantial expansion of the electricity grid. The associated investment requirements are significantly higher than those for hydrogen infrastructure. The future hydrogen network is expected to grow to more than 50,000 km by 2040. Approximately 60% of this network is expected to consist of repurposed natural gas pipelines. This reduces costs and shortens implementation times. Europe will also need to import hydrogen. Some regions have abundant renewable energy resources but relatively low local demand. Hydrogen can be transported through pipelines or in the form of hydrogen carriers such as ammonia or methanol. The most suitable option depends on the distance, the application and the costs involved. Underground hydrogen storage is necessary to balance supply and demand. It supports both the hydrogen system and the electricity grid. However, investment in hydrogen infrastructure remains below expectations, partly because of lengthy development and implementation timelines and uncertainty surrounding regulatory frameworks. Hydrogen makes it possible to reduce CO[2] emissions without completely replacing existing industrial processes. It therefore offers a practical step towards a low-carbon energy system. You can find this item in its free magazine.
Certification milestone for Buchan Offshore Wind floating foundation. 7 October 2026 BUCHAN Offshore Wind has achieved Basic Design Certification from DNV for its BW Ideol designed concrete Damping Pool floating support structure. The move is said to mark a major technical milestone in the development of the near 1GW floating offshore wind project. The certification was formally awarded by Sille Grjotheim, director for floating offshore wind, DNV at the Floating Offshore Wind Conference in Aberdeen. Presented to project director Clare Lavelle, the award recognises the progress made in developing and validating Buchan's foundation design as the project advances towards commercial-scale delivery. Clare Lavelle said, "Achieving DNV Basic Design Certification is a significant milestone for the Buchan project, reflecting the expertise, commitment and hard work of the team and is an important step towards the industrialisation of floating offshore wind in Scotland. The opportunity for floating wind is no longer about proving the technology. It is about moving to commercial-scale deployment, establishing serial production and building the supply chains and infrastructure needed to create a competitive new industry. Buchan has an important pathfinder role to play in making that transition and helping establish Scotland's capability to manufacture concrete floating foundations at scale. "We have an ambitious but deliverable timetable giving government, investors and the supply chain a clear line of sight to construction by the end of this decade and delivery by the middle of the next. With the potential to support around 2,900 Scottish jobs during construction and deliver more than £2 billion in lifetime economic value, Buchan can help translate the UK's floating wind ambition into long-term industrial and economic opportunity. This certification provides further confidence in our pathway to delivery and takes us another step closer to realising that opportunity." The Damping Pool has already been deployed and operated in several floating wind projects internationally, and its standard 15MW+ platform received Basic Design Certification from DNV in May 2025. Buchan's certified Damping Pool design has been developed specifically for the project's harsh North Sea site. Buchan Offshore Wind is being developed around 75km north east of Fraserburgh. Project partner BW Ideol has an exclusivity agreement in place with the Ardersier Energy Transition Facility for the manufacture of concrete floating foundations and is working on establishing a new serial production facility at the former oil and gas fabrication yard on the Moray Firth.
DNV appoints new Head of Miami Cruise Center. October 6, 2026 (Credit: DNV) DNV has appointed Océane King as head of its Miami Cruise Center, bringing her back to the classification society after seven years at Royal Caribbean Group, where she worked on maritime technology, fleet innovation and decarbonization. King will lead the center's work with cruise operators and industry partners across technical, environmental and operational areas. The Miami Cruise Center serves as DNV's dedicated hub for the North American cruise market, providing classification, advisory, digitalization and safety expertise and connecting cruise operators, shipyards, designers and technology providers with DNV's global cruise network. "I am excited to return to DNV and to lead the Miami Cruise Center at a time of rapid transformation for the cruise industry. Having worked both within DNV and as part of one of the world's largest cruise companies, I understand the opportunities and challenges our customers face. I look forward to working closely with our customers, partners and colleagues to help deliver practical solutions, accelerate innovation and support the industry's continued growth," said King. King has more than 15 years of experience spanning cruise operations, newbuilding, maritime technology, risk management and decarbonization. During her previous tenure at DNV, she held several Maritime Advisory positions and ultimately became Head of Maritime Advisory Americas. Her work included newbuilding programs, vessel refurbishments, environmental technology implementation, port and terminal developments and technology qualification. At Royal Caribbean, King was responsible for technology development, fleet innovation and decarbonization initiatives. She also contributed to cross-industry work through a secondment with the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping. King holds a PhD in Marine Technology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, specializing in reducing emissions from ships.
DNV appoints new Head of Miami Cruise Center. * October 6, 2026 DNV announced it has strengthened its Miami Cruise Center by appointing Oceane King as its new head. The appointment reinforces DNV's commitment to the cruise industry in the Americas and beyond, addressing evolving technical, regulatory and sustainability challenges. Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria, CEO Maritime at DNV, said: "We are pleased to welcome King back to DNV. As the cruise sector continues to advance fleet innovation and environmental performance, her expertise and industry perspective will be valuable as we continue to work closely with customers and industry stakeholders." King said: "I am excited to return to DNV and to lead the Miami Cruise Center at a time of rapid transformation for the cruise industry." "Having worked both within DNV and as part of one of the world's largest cruise companies, I understand the opportunities and challenges our customers face. I look forward to working closely with our customers, partners and colleagues to help deliver practical solutions, accelerate innovation and support the industry's continued growth," King added. DNV said in a press release that as its dedicated hub for the North American cruise market, the Miami Cruise Center provides cruise operators with direct access to expertise including classification, advisory, digitalization and safety. The center serves as a focal point for collaboration between cruise operators, shipyards, designers and technology providers with DNV's global network of cruise experts. In her new role, King will lead the center and work with cruise customers and industry partners across technical, environmental and operational topics. King returns to DNV after seven years at Royal Caribbean Group, where she helped advance maritime technology and decarbonization initiatives that supported innovation and fleet development. King brings over 15 years of experience across cruise operations, newbuilding, maritime technology, risk management and decarbonization. The press release said that while at DNV, she held several roles within Maritime Advisory, ultimately serving as Head of Maritime Advisory Americas. She led newbuilding programs, refurbishment initiatives, environmental technology implementation, port and terminal developments and technology qualification activities. At Royal Caribbean, she led technology development, fleet innovation and decarbonization initiatives. She contributed to cross-industry collaboration through her secondment working at the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping. King holds a PhD in Marine Technology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), specializing in reducing ship emissions. Cruise Industry News Email Alerts CRUISE SHIP ORDERBOOK 84 Ships | 229,384 Berths | $89 Billion | View Drydock Report Highlights: * Full Overview * Record Refit Year * 26-27-28 Schedule * PDF Download * Order Today 2026 Executive Guide Highlights: * All Brands * Decision Makers * Contact Info * Brand Background * Instant Download * Order Today
DNV launches ANZ Naval Centre to support Australia and New Zealand defence programs. DNV has launched a dedicated ANZ Naval Centre in Australia to expand its naval classification, independent assurance and technical support for defence organizations across Australia and New Zealand. The company announced the new regional hub in Perth on September 29, 2026. The centre will support naval customers across the lifecycle of maritime defence assets, including classification, technical assurance, regulatory support and seaworthiness services. DNV said the initiative builds on its existing work with the Royal Australian Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy, defence agencies and the maritime industry across Australasia. Table of Contents ANZ Naval Centre to provide regional defence support. The ANZ Naval Centre is designed to give customers in Australia and New Zealand direct access to DNV specialists based in the region, while also connecting them with the company's wider global naval expertise. According to DNV, the centre will provide independent technical assurance and classification services for naval assets. It will also support customers with regulatory requirements and seaworthiness activities throughout a vessel's lifecycle. The company said the new structure is intended to bring its technical capabilities closer to defence customers as naval programs in Australia and New Zealand become increasingly complex. DNV sees growing role for independent naval assurance. Wolf-Rüdiger von Toll, Global Segment Director for Navy at DNV, said Australia and New Zealand are entering major periods of naval capability development involving shipbuilding, sustainment, technology, workforce development and industrial capacity. He said independent assurance and technical expertise could play a larger role as defence programs become more sophisticated and technology-driven. "The ANZ Naval Centre gives us a new platform to bring DNV's global expertise closer to customers in the region and support the development of strong sovereign naval capabilities over the coming years," von Toll said. DNV said the centre will support customers seeking greater confidence in project delivery and operational readiness across complex naval programs. Focus on autonomous and uncrewed naval systems. The centre will also support work involving autonomous and uncrewed systems, remote operations and shore-based monitoring. Denzal Hargreaves, Vice President and Regional Naval Director for Southeast Asia, Pacific and India at DNV Maritime, said the centre brings together specialists with experience in naval classification, assurance and technical services. He said DNV is working with customers to assess risks associated with autonomous and uncrewed systems and to support their effective deployment. Hargreaves also highlighted DNV's experience in shore-based monitoring and Remote Operations Centre capabilities. According to DNV, these systems can provide customers with greater operational visibility and support day-to-day decision-making. Defence Seaworthiness and regulatory expertise. The ANZ Naval Centre brings together personnel with experience working with the Defence Seaworthiness Management System, or DSwMS, as well as Australian Naval Classification Authority rules and other relevant defence regulatory frameworks. DNV said many members of the team hold Australian Government Security Vetting Agency security clearances or equivalent credentials. The organization also maintains defence-aligned security arrangements to support sensitive naval work. The centre is intended to provide a single regional point of access to expertise across naval classification, technical assurance and regulatory compliance. DNV expands long-term naval presence in Australasia. DNV has operated in Australasia for decades and has continued to expand its technical presence in the region. One of its established facilities is the Approval Centre Sydney, which was founded in 1990. The centre has provided plan approval and technical design assessment services for both defence and commercial shipbuilding programs in Australia and New Zealand for more than three decades. The launch of the ANZ Naval Centre adds a dedicated naval-focused structure to those existing capabilities. DNV said the new centre will support defence customers across both countries as they develop, sustain and operate increasingly advanced maritime capabilities.