Office manager and key account manager Jonas Helness (left) with Fredrik Helness (Technology) The Austrian company
Bachmann Electronic GmbH, which specialises in automation technology for maritime applications, renewable energies, and industry, is expanding its international footprint with a new branch in Oslo, Norway.
Jonas Helness, an experienced sales engineer and account manager, will act as office manager and key account manager for Norway. The decision to open a branch in the country was not made by chance. Bachmann has been operating there since 2014, and Norway is known worldwide for its technology and innovation, not least in the maritime industry. Norway is also a major shipping nation with the sixth largest merchant fleet in the world. The move towards sustainable solutions and innovation in the marine industry is also leading to a growing demand for programmable logic controllers (PLCs). These factors make Norway an important market for Bachmann Electronic.
Mr Helness previously worked at Autic Systems and Siemens, where he was a sales engineer and account manager as well as a key account manager, and he is convinced that Bachmann Electronic stands out due to its quality products and excellent support. He said: “I was impressed by the positive and open culture within the company. The people at Bachmann are approachable, cheerful, and direct in their communication and that is important for me to be successful in sales and feel comfortable in my professional life.”
Mr Helness plans to build strong and lasting relationships with Bachmann customers, with the aim of achieving 30% annual growth in the first five years. “I am convinced that our products and solutions meet the needs of Norwegian customers,” he added.
The new office in Oslo will initially employ three people with plans to increase the headcount to five over the next few years.