Business Manager Vessel Performance & Retrofit Solutions

## Job Title Business Manager Vessel Performance & Retrofit Solutions ## About the Role At Berg Propulsion, innovation, technical expertise, and strong customer relationships are at the core of the business. Through engineering excellence and close collaboration with customers worldwide, Berg Propulsion develops solutions that improve vessel performance, energy efficiency, and long-term operational value. Berg Propulsion is now looking for a Business Manager VPRS to lead and scale the global business area Vessel Performance & Retrofit Solutions (VPRS). This is a unique opportunity to build and develop a strategically important business focused on retrofit solutions, vessel upgrades, and energy efficiency for the global fleet. In this role, the Business Manager VPRS will combine business development, commercial execution, strategy, and leadership while working closely with regional sales organisations, customers, shipyards, and internal technical teams. The role will play a key part in transforming a growing project-based business into a scalable and globally established offering. ## Responsibilities - Own and drive the global VPRS strategy, growth plan, and business development activities - Develop and expand retrofit and energy efficiency offerings for vessels - Drive pipeline development, lead qualification, and contract closure together with regional sales teams - Build strong relationships with shipowners, shipyards, and strategic partners - Ensure successful execution and delivery of sold solutions - Build structure, processes, and ways of working to support long-term growth - Build and lead a dedicated VPRS team across business development, sales, and delivery - Contribute to identifying new business opportunities, partnerships, and market segments - Monitor market trends, regulations, and customer needs within retrofit and vessel efficiency ## Requirements - Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or similar - Experience within ship systems, propulsion systems, or retrofit projects - Experience in technical sales or project development - Strong understanding of vessel operations and shipyard processes - Experience building business cases and driving sales processes - Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken ## Nice to Have - Experience working with retrofit, lifecycle, or energy efficiency solutions - Experience from global or matrix organisations - Existing network within the maritime industry, including shipowners, operators, or shipyards ## Benefits - Opportunity to build and scale a business in a growing market - International collaboration and travel - Working in a fast-paced and evolving environment - Close collaboration with regional sales organisations, customers, shipyards, and internal technical teams ## About Berg Propulsion Berg Propulsion is one of the world's leading designers and producers of Controllable Pitch Propellers. We deliver fully customized main propellers, azimuth thrusters, transverse thrusters and maneuver systems. We stand before exciting times with a transformation in the marine sector where electrification and automation will be a key to fulfill the environmental requirements. With our vision “to make global shipping safe and sustainable” in focus we want to be a part of this journey, driving development of tomorrow's solutions and contribute to a sustainable future for the industry.