Cloud Sales Lead

Are you a commercially driven leader with a passion for cloud technologies and building high-performing sales organizations? We are looking for a Cloud Sales Lead to define and execute our cloud growth strategy, lead and develop a talented sales team, and personally drive strategic customer engagements.

This is a high-impact role combining people management, sales leadership, business development, and strategic planning. You will be responsible for building a scalable cloud sales engine, establishing commercial processes, shaping go-to-market strategies, and delivering sustainable revenue growth. As both a player and a coach, you will lead by example, supporting your team while actively managing key opportunities and strategic accounts.

Your leadership will help position our cloud solutions as a trusted partner for customers accelerating their digital transformation journey.

What will you do?

• Lead, coach, and develop the team, fostering a customer-centric, accountable, and growth-oriented culture.
• Define and execute the cloud sales strategy, including market positioning, target segments, go-to-market plans, revenue objectives, and growth initiatives.
• Own the sales pipeline and commercial performance, driving opportunities from prospecting through negotiation and contract signature while consistently delivering against revenue targets.
• Act as a player-coach by personally leading strategic customer engagements, executive-level negotiations, and complex cloud transformation opportunities.
• Design and optimize scalable sales processes, KPIs, forecasting, and governance frameworks to improve efficiency, predictability, and business performance.
• Build strategic relationships and partnerships with customers, industry stakeholders, and route-to-market partners to accelerate growth and strengthen market presence.
• Collaborate across technical, delivery, marketing, and customer success teams, while staying ahead of market trends and competitive developments to continuously refine the cloud growth strategy

This is a unique opportunity to shape the cloud business strategy, build and lead a high-performing sales organization, and make a direct impact on the company's growth journey. You will have the autonomy to define how we scale, the opportunity to influence executive decision-making, and the platform to create lasting value for our customers and our business.

A career in DNV is not just a job. It is an extraordinary opportunity to develop and enrich your life and make more of a global impact than you ever believed possible.

BE CHALLENGED

We have an enviable customer list – we work with the biggest names out there. Whether we work with renowned companies, innovative startups or joint industry projects, you will get a chance to utilize your expertise together with professionals from a wide range of disciplines.

LEARN AND GROW

We have a culture that will broaden your view and deepen your skills. Every year, we invest 5% of our revenue in research and development. We also invest strongly in competence development and progression for our people. From on the job learning to joining networks, receiving coaching, and participating in training programs, we help to support your progress.

MAKE AN IMPACT

Joining us is an opportunity to make the world a better place. Employees in DNV feel strongly about the company’s Purpose to "safeguard life, property and the environment”. This is our reason for being since our formation in 1864. Our Vision to be “a trusted voice to tackle global transformations”, gives our people direction and expresses what we would like to accomplish in the long term.

BE INSPIRED AND ENRICHED

You will be part of a culture that embraces the values of caring, daring, and sharing. These are the three core values that shape our performance: We care for each other, our customers, our planet, and we take care of ourselves. We dare to explore, to experiment, to be different, and to be courageous, curious, and creative. We share our experience and knowledge. We collaborate with each other and our customers, and we continue to grow and develop as a result.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

• 10+ years of experience in sales, business development, account management, or commercial leadership roles within digital, technology, cloud, and/or energy industries.
• Strong leadership potential, with the ability to coach, influence, and develop others
• Strong understanding of digital and cloud solutions, with the ability to translate technology capabilities into customer business value.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing sales strategies that drive revenue growth, market expansion, and sustainable business performance.
• Experience designing and implementing sales processes, forecasting methodologies, KPIs, and performance management frameworks to enable operational excellence and scalability.
• Strong commercial and relationship-building skills, with the ability to identify opportunities, engage executive stakeholders, negotiate complex deals, and successfully close business.
• A strategic yet hands-on leadership style, combined with excellent communication, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills, enabling effective engagement with stakeholders from technical teams to C-level executives.
• Fluency in English and willingness to travel as required to support customers, teams, and business growth initiatives.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.