Commercial Manager - Navigation

Quick Dive into Nortek and the Role

At Nortek, we turn ocean data into insight that matters. We develop and build world-leading instruments used for underwater navigation, current measurements, and marine operations worldwide. Our solutions support research, industry, and operations in challenging ocean environments.

We are now looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial direction of our Navigation Business Unit. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role combining strategy, business development, product management, and people leadership to drive profitable growth and strong market positioning across the Navigation portfolio.

What will you do?

• Drive business development through market analysis, customer insights, and competitive benchmarking

• Support and guide sales teams in opportunity development, pipeline prioritization, and complex support cases

• Build strong relationships with key customers, partners, and suppliers through regular customer interaction and visits

• Drive commercial aspects of product development, ensuring solutions meet market needs and customer workflows

• Coordinate product launch readiness and ensure consistent product information across sales and marketing channels

• Support pricing strategy, margin optimization, discount structures, and long-term product profitability

• Ensure commercial documentation and product details are complete and accurate for internal and customer use.

• Work closely with the Navigation Business Unit Director and collaborate across sales, marketing, and engineering teams globally

What qualifications should you have?

We are looking for a candidate with strong commercial experience, ideally within technology, marine, industrial, or instrumentation-driven businesses. Relevant higher education in business, engineering, or a related field is an advantage, but solid experience may compensate for formal education.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Proven experience in business development, commercial management, or sales leadership, with the ability to set clear direction, priorities, and take ownership of results

• Strong analytical skills and experience working with pricing, margins, and commercial performance

• Experience collaborating closely with product management and technical development teams, and working effectively across functions to achieve shared goals

• Confidence in customer-facing roles and stakeholder management, building trust through clear and open communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Norwegian is a plus

• A proactive, hands-on approach, with the ability to empower others, contribute to a collaborative culture, and drive continuous improvement in line with Nortek’s leadership principles

What can we offer?

• A growing global Norwegian technology company with an informal culture and short decision paths

• A supportive line manager and structured onboarding through Nortek Academy

• An international and diverse workplace with highly engaged colleagues

• Continuous learning and development opportunities

• Attractive compensation and benefits

• Great perks including canteen, charging parking, bike garage, home office, and company cabins in Norway and France.

Practical information

• Location: Rud/Trondheim, but will consider remote/hybrid for the right person

• Travel activity should be expected as part of the role

• Application deadline: 25.2.2026

• Reporting line: Navigation Business Unit Director

ANY QUESTIONS?

The Navigation Business Unit Director Rory Findlay will be happy to share more about the role and day-to-day work. You can reach him at [email protected]