- I congratulate all the winners on their impressive achievements. Schibsted Media Group depends on the job that our sales people carry out every day. I am proud of your high level of professionalism and your eagerness to constantly improve. Thanks to all of you for your great sales efforts in 2011, said Rolv Erik Ryssdal, CEO Schibsted Media Group.
Schibsted Sales Awards is Schibsted Media Group’s annual sales event where individual and joint sales performances carried out by the Scandinavian sales forces are brought into the limelight and celebrated.
- The purpose of the Schibsted Sales Awards is to reward, motivate and encourage progressive salespersons and sales managers within Schibsted Media Group’s subsidiaries. The event has become a very popular tool for building a positive sales culture and to promote collaboration both within and among our subsidiaries’ sales departments, says Joakim Claesson, VP Sales Development.
THE WINNERS
Sales Person of the Year: Martin Bolter, Aftonbladet
Jury's citation:
During the year, the winner of the Sales Person of the Year Award has continued to grow sales and achieve fantastic results. This person’s style is modest and attentive to customers’ needs, with a world-class presentation technique. Always ready to support colleagues and a true team player, this year’s winner sets an example for all sales people in Schibsted Media Group.
Sales Department of the Year: Grupp Vit, SvD
Jury's citation:
In a highly competitive market, the winner of the Sales Department of the Year Award has managed to win market shares and raise its prices. Through hard work, increased customer visits and a strong product, it continues to grow while its competitors are shrinking. This year’s Sales Department of the Year is a winner not only in the market, but in the whole of Schibsted Media Group.
Sales Manager of the Year: Henrik Ludvigsen, VG
Jury's citation:
As well as being a good manager, the winner of the Sales Manager of the Year Award is a good coach, in the true sense of that word. He is structured, goal-oriented, and able to see the big picture while still keeping track of the details. Together with his team he has generated significant growth. This year’s winner is a shining example for others in Schibsted Media Group.
Sales Performance of the Year (I): Nicklas Hermansson, Pontus Carlgren and Håkan Andreasson, Aftonbladet
Jury's citation:
The winner of this year's Sales Performance of the Year Award understands the importance of cooperating with others, to create greater value for our readers, users and advertisers. Without compromising journalistic integrity, they create forums where readers, users and advertisers can meet and enjoy.
Sales Performance of the Year (II): Anne Bolstad and Kjell Martin Nerstad, VG Mobil
Jury's citation:
The winner of this year's Sales Performance of the Year Award has shown us the future. At the same time as they created totally new products and advertising formats, they train their advertisers in how to reach their customers in today's new media environment. They generate significant revenues and are leading the way in mobile and iPad media in Schibsted Media Group.
Sales Organization of the Year: FINN.no
Jury's citation:
Nothing can stop the winner of the Sales Organization of the Year Award! They are dedicated to continuous improvement and, despite their size, continue to grow and win market shares. Last fall they passed 1 billion kroner in revenues. This year’s winner is not only best in Norway - they are now best in the entire Schibsted Media Group!