Norkon empowers the financial and media industry by providing real-time and cloud-based solutions that engage users in new ways. Our technology sits at the intersection of both media and finance with our financial news solution Pulse, our live blogging solution Live Center, and our portfolio of financial APIs. Founded in 2014, today we work with industry leaders such as Dagens Næringsliv, Amedia, VOX Media, and The Telegraph.

Who we are looking for

You are an energetic, self-driven individual with experience in Software or IT sales and some experience in marketing. You are outgoing, eager to learn and have a basic understanding of technology, or an interest to learn about it. When faced with a challenge, you have a solution-oriented attitude, a positive outlook, and you are highly motivated to reach your goals. You know when to act fast, but also when a situation requires analysis and preparation. You are comfortable with unknowns because you understand that teamwork makes the dream work.

What you will be working with

• Engage in direct sales with pre-qualified leads and defining ways to improve sales qualification

• Evaluate, improve, and manage our existing inbound sales channels

• Define our marketing mix, explore and research new methods, and manage the marketing budget

• Qualify leads, and work together with our team to take leads through the sales

• Help leads identify the best solutions, configurations, and features from our products

• Challenge us on our sales and marketing strategies and current ways of working

• Keep an ear to the ground on emerging opportunities related to our tech

As a Sales & Marketing Specialist, you will be responsible for driving direct sales, provide input on and execute our sales strategy, and manage how we market ourselves and our products. We are in a phase of heavy growth with ambitious goals, and you will be a part of establishing a strong sales and marketing team which you will have the opportunity to shape and grow.

Perks

• Being a part of a team of motivated, skilled, and entrepreneurial people 

• Join a fast-growing and profitable Norwegian tech company

• Freedom and flexibility to try out your own ideas as a part of a supportive and fast-moving team

• Fast decision making with room for experimentation and trying out ideas

• Working with some of the leading media groups and financial institutions companies in Scandinavia and Europe

• Competitive salary & pension

• Attendance to seminars and access to relevant education

• Performance equipment and gear

• Burrito-Tuesdays, Fika-Fridays and other social events

What we seek

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience and proven track record in sales and marketing within IT, software, finance or media industry

• Self-driven, well-organized, and structured approach to sales & marketing

• Proven analytical and research skills

• Ability to develop strong customer relationships

• Networking driven skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in online sales of services/products

• Experience with content marketing, content marketing platforms, and SEO

• Experience of quota carrying software or technology sales

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree

• Some technical understanding