Engineering & Technical Sales Recruitment in Norway
Building a sustainable technical sales & engineering team in Norway?
With deep market knowledge, local candidate networks, and a proven track record across Europe, Mase Consulting makes it simple to attract and hire high-performing professionals in Norway.
Whether you’re expanding into new Norwegian territories or strengthening your existing presence, we provide the specialist recruitment support you need to grow your team with confidence.
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Providing a bespoke technical sales & engineering recruitment strategy.
If you’re expanding into Norway and need to grow your commercial or engineering team, you might be considering outsourcing to an agent. But there’s another way: partnering with a specialist technical sales and engineering recruiter with expertise in the Norwegian market to build a high-performing, in-house team.
At Mase Consulting, we help you identify, attract and retain local professionals who understand the Norwegian market, speak your customers’ language, and align with your long-term business goals.
As well as a dedicated recruiter, you will also have access to our other services such as Candidate Behavioural Assessments and Salary Benchmarking.
SUCCESSFULHIRES
2000+
talented individuals
placed in UK, Europe, Middle East, North America & Asia.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
5 star
rating on Google, attesting to our commitment to excellence.
ASSIGNMENTS DELIVERED
92%
of assignments we’ve received have been successfully placed.
MARKETEXPERTS
15 Years +
of experience as trusted industry specialists.
QUALITYCANDIDATES
91%
of CVs we send to clients secure interviews.
Why Hire Local Talent in Norway?
Building Trust
Over 80% of Norwegian companies prefer to work with businesses that have a localised presence. A local team builds credibility, removes language barriers, and shows long-term commitment to the market.
Growing Revenue
Hiring professionals with local knowledge allows you to tap into established networks, navigate complex buying processes, and spot new opportunities ahead of your competitors.
Retaining Relationships
With in-country support and service engineers, you can respond quickly to issues, build trust through aftercare, and create strong customer relationships that drive repeat business.
Why Hire Local Talent in Norway?
We support companies across Norway’s key commercial and engineering regions, from major cities to specialised industrial hubs. Whether you’re hiring in a well-known business centre or a niche manufacturing location, we have the experience and reach to help. Our recruitment services cover locations including:
- Oslo
- Bergen
- Trondheim
- Stavanger
- Tromsø
- Kristiansand
- Drammen
- Ålesund
How our retingency approach addresses recruitment challenges:
Upfront Costs
Expanding in Norway often requires a specialist recruiter, but traditional retained models ask for upfront costs before results. With our Retingency service, you get all the benefits of a retained search (dedicated account manager, headhunting, strategy) but only pay when we deliver a successful placement.
No financial risk. No compromise on quality.
Lack of Candidate Insights
When hiring in a new country like Norway, guessing isn’t an option. That’s why we include behavioural assessments in our process at no extra cost. It gives you deeper insight into how a candidate thinks and works, helping you avoid costly mis-hires and make better decisions, backed by data, not just CVs.
Continuity
Many contingency recruiters focus on volume, not value, especially across borders. We take a different approach. With Retingency, you get a dedicated account manager and a team who have a deep understanding of your industry and goals. We’ll align closely with your needs and deliver culturally and commercially suitable candidates across Norway.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Recruitment in Norway
Explore common questions about technical sales and engineering recruitment in Norway. Our FAQs explain how Mase Consulting helps employers attract high-performing professionals and assists candidates looking to grow their careers across Norway’s dynamic industrial sectors.
We recruit mid to senior professionals across technical sales, service and engineering roles including Sales Engineers, Area Sales Managers, Service Engineers, Technical Managers, Applications Engineers, and Country or Regional Managers.
Norway’s engineering labour market is tight. The country’s energy, manufacturing and offshore sectors continue to grow, while the supply of qualified engineers remains limited. Employers often struggle to find candidates with both technical depth and commercial ability. This shortage is especially noticeable in mechanical, electrical, and automation fields.
It is extremely competitive. Many top candidates are already employed in stable, long-term roles and are not actively looking for new opportunities. Salary expectations are high, and candidates often prioritise company culture, flexibility and environmental responsibility when considering a move.
We usually present a shortlist of qualified candidates within 7 to 14 days. Most assignments are completed within 6 to 10 weeks, although Norway’s common notice periods of up to three months can affect start dates. Early engagement and clear communication help keep processes on track
Yes. English proficiency is very strong, particularly among engineers and technical professionals. However, for roles that involve client relationships or local site work, fluency in Norwegian is usually required.
Norwegian professionals value trust, autonomy and a healthy work-life balance. They expect transparent leadership, flexible working arrangements, and meaningful work. Compensation packages should be fair and clearly structured, but culture and values often matter just as much as salary.
Our Salary Benchmarking tool provides accurate, up-to-date data on pay levels for technical sales and engineering roles in Norway. It helps employers stay competitive, plan budgets effectively, and make confident offers in a high-cost labour market.
We handle the entire process — from targeted headhunting and screening to interviews and offer management. Our knowledge of the Norwegian industrial and energy landscape ensures efficient and culturally aware recruitment for both local and international clients.
Yes. We regularly assist international manufacturers and technology companies looking to establish a presence in Norway. We help them hire their first Sales Engineer, Service Engineer or Country Manager, and support them through local employment practices and expectations.
We focus solely on engineering and technical sales recruitment. Our specialisation and understanding of Norway’s technical sectors allow us to deliver relevant shortlists quickly and find candidates who fit both the technical and cultural needs of your business.
Engineering and technical sales talent shortages are most pronounced in Norway’s key industrial regions.
Rogaland (Stavanger) faces the strongest competition due to its oil, gas and energy sectors. Engineers with offshore, automation, and process experience are in particularly high demand.
Oslo and Viken struggle to fill roles in electronics, automation, and advanced manufacturing as tech start-ups and industrial firms compete for the same candidates.
Trøndelag (Trondheim), known for its engineering universities, has a strong early-career talent pool but limited availability of senior engineers.
Northern Norway (Bodø, Tromsø) faces logistical challenges and limited relocation willingness, making experienced hires harder to secure.
Employers hiring outside major hubs often need to provide relocation support or flexible working options to attract talent from southern regions.
Norway’s high cost of living can make relocation challenging for international professionals, particularly those moving from lower-cost EU markets. Salaries are correspondingly high, but so are taxes, housing costs and everyday expenses.
This means foreign candidates often evaluate total compensation rather than just base salary. Benefits like housing support, relocation assistance, and clear information on living standards can make a major difference.
Employers who communicate transparently about salary structure and cost of living, and who provide onboarding help with banking, taxation and housing, find it easier to secure and retain international talent.
Several Norwegian industries are under heavy pressure to find skilled engineers and technical sales professionals:
Renewable energy – Rapid growth in wind, hydro, and battery storage has outpaced the supply of qualified engineers and technicians.
Automation and digitalisation – Manufacturing and process industries are accelerating automation projects but lack experienced controls and systems engineers.
Oil, gas, and offshore – Although more stable than in previous years, these sectors still compete fiercely for experienced mechanical and electrical engineers.
Defence and aerospace – Security clearance requirements and global demand make it difficult to source qualified systems and design engineers.
This imbalance means companies in Norway must move quickly, highlight sustainability or innovation in their employer brand, and use specialist recruiters familiar with the local talent landscape.