Innovation specialist

About Us
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
The Business Assurance team is looking for an Innovation Specialist for the Italy & Adriatics market. The role will support the growth of new service lines, contributing to business development and supporting sales activities.
This position, as part of Innovation and Business Development Team, plays a key role in identifying new market opportunities, supporting the development of innovative services together with technical experts, and contributing to the achievement of commercial targets.
Main Responsibilities

• Support market analysis by monitoring trends, opportunities, potential clients, and competitor strategies.
• Contribute to the identification and evaluation of new business opportunities, sectors, and partnerships.
• Collaborate with technical teams and the Innovation Team to support the development of new services and innovative solutions.
• Assist in commercial activities for new services, helping to the achievement of personal and Team sales targets.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in customer visits and support the preparation and delivery of commercial and marketing presentations.
• Work with Innovation Team and Marketing & Communication to develop materials and support participation in events, conferences, and seminars.
  

What we offer
What We Offer

• The possibility to join a worldwide business assurance market leader with strong values and commitment (We Care, We Dare, We Share).
• Continuous training and professional improvement.
• Many opportunities for development in local and global dimension.
• Benefit package (laptop, smartphone, restaurant allowance, bonus).
• The possibility to join the DNV’s sanitary insurance available for all employees.
• Hybrid working model.
  

DEFAULT DEI STATEMENT: 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.
US ONLY STATEMENT: DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (). Information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially.
About You
About you:

• Degree in relevant disciplines such as Economics, Engineering, Sciences, Business Administration or similar.
• Experience (at least 2-3 years) in business development or sales roles in the TIC sector or similar.
• Familiarity with certification services and accreditation schemes
• Qualification as auditor or evidence of ISO 9001/14001/45001 training courses is a plus
• Proven ability to meet sales targets and, in general, a goal-driven mindset
• Ability to work independently and to take decisions.
• Fluency in English - both spoken and written
• Availability to travel mainly domestically to meet customers and take part in meetings, conferences, and other events.
  

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.