Sector Leader Training – DNV Business Assurance Benelux

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About the role

DNV Business Assurance Benelux is looking for a strategic and hands-on Sector Leader Training to manage the planning, execution, and long-term sustainability of our training portfolio. In this role, you will lead a team of training officers, working closely with the sales team and subject matter experts, and ensure that our training offers meet market needs and internal quality standards.

Our Training team operates across two locations in the Netherlands - Barendrecht and Woerden - so some domestic travel between offices is expected to stay connected and aligned.

This is a multifaceted role that combines leadership, operational focus, and commercial insight. You’ll have the opportunity to shape how we deliver training, improve performance, and support our customers.

What You Will Do:

• Leadership and team development - Lead and coach the Training Operations Team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Empower team members to grow, set clear expectations, monitor performance, and provide constructive feedback. Ensure team engagement aligns with company goals.
• Training portfolio management - Oversee the development, execution, and sustainability of the training portfolio. Collaborate with subject matter experts to create relevant and effective training materials. Ensure all training meets internal quality standards and market needs.
• Customer engagement - Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders. Drive customer satisfaction and manage feedback and claims effectively. Represent DNV’s values and reputation in all interactions.
• Stakeholder collaboration - Coordinate with internal departments and external training partners. Align with leadership and the Sector Leader Sales to ensure strategic and operational coherence. Support marketing initiatives to drive training revenue.
• Training Sales strategy - Contribute to the Annual Operating Plan and define a clear Sales Plan. Conduct market analysis and customer segmentation. Identify new opportunities and partnerships to strengthen DNV’s market position.
• Training Sales execution - Drive commercial success through effective pipeline management and accurate forecasting. Improve market penetration and oversee the quality of the sales process. Contribute to pricing strategy and ensure alignment with country policies.

What we offer

This is a challenging and rewarding role with plenty of room to grow. For the right person, this is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.

• Flexible working. Start between 7:30 and 9:30, with hybrid working (60% office availability).
• Career growth. Opportunities to grow within DNV and shape your career.
• Excellent benefits. 30 vacation days (excluding holidays) and strong secondary conditions.
• Make a difference. Help companies and professionals grow through impactful training.
• We care. Our team is customer-focused and committed.
• We dare. We believe in transparency and quality.

About you

What You Bring:

• Proven leadership skills to inspire and empower your team through coaching, feedback, and role-modeling. You know how to build a high-performing team.
• Strategic thinking to combine vision with execution and translate strategy into action.
• Commercial insight to understand market dynamics and drive growth through smart planning and execution.
• Communication - You communicate clearly and effectively in both Dutch and English and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Organizational skills - You manage multiple priorities with structure and diligence and have experience in training operations and/or commercial development.
• Resilience & energy to stay motivated and proactive, even in challenging situations. You bring high energy and a positive mindset.
• Collaboration to work well across departments and with external partners and contribute to a constructive team culture.

Benefits

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Insurance

Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Professional Development

We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Hybrid Working

Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

For more information about the position, please contact our Manager Sales & Training: Andre Schoonhoven

Andre.Schoonhoven@dnv.com (+31) 643295379