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Sponsorship Renewal and Working at a Corporate Startup, with Bertel O. Steen
SPONSORSHIP RENEWAL AND WORKING AT A CORPORATE STARTUP
Written by Magnus Bjølseth and Bertel O.Steen Photo by Bertel O.Steen
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Bertel O. Steen, one of the largest companies in the Norwegian automotive business, has an ambition to create solutions and services that will take the company, customers and society into a sustainable future. The partnership with Revolve NTNU gives Bertel O. Steen useful insight into practical engineering and access to new expertise. In return, Bertel O. Steen, as a main sponsor, provides Revolve with helpful resources such as a new Peugeot service van and financial suptel O. Steen must develop and attract new expertise. With that aim, it is important for the group to be close to NTNU as one of the leading technology environments in Norway. Bertel O. Steen has been one of two main sponsors of Revolve NTNU since 2017, and signed a new two-year sponsorship agreement with the student organization in October 2019.
- Our involvement in Revolve NTNU is in line with our ambitions and it helps build Bertel O. Steen’s brand and standing amongst the students as a possible future and attractive employer, says Bjørn Maarud, CEO at Bertel O. Steen.
- We are impressed with the work the Revolve team puts in every year and the good results they achieve - and that in parallel with regular studies, Maarud says.
port as well as interesting career prospects. The automotive industry is undergoing major changes and to stay relevant, Ber
THE COLLABORATION BUILDS BRAND AWARENESS AND PROVIDES VALUABLE KNOWLEDGE For the past years, several NTNU Revolve members have worked as summer interns at Bertel O. Steen’s headquarter in Lørenskog,
close to Oslo. The students have contributed with their expertise in areas such as strategy, business development and data analysis. In the summer 2019, Magnus Bjølseth, now a 5th year Mechanical Engineering Msc student at NTNU, secured one of the positions. We asked Magnus about his thoughts regarding the working experience at Bertel O. Steen:
What were your main areas of responsibility during your summer internship at Bertel O. Steen? I worked at Fleks, a Bertel O. Steen corporate startup which offers car subscription as a service. Think of it as Netflix for cars. Since Fleks was newly established, many processes and logistics were not in place, which opened up many opportunities for me. I participated in the operational part of the business and worked on how to streamline different processes. I also did an analysis of future solutions for connected cars.
Why did you apply for the summer internship at Bertel O. Steen? In 2018, I was a member of Revolve NTNU. Bertel O. Steen is one of the main sponsors of Revolve, and thanks to this collaboration, I came across the position. I also have a huge interest in cars, so working in the automotive business for the summer period was very appealing to me. In addition, I find it exciting to take part in an industry that is facing so many changes and new challenges. What was your impression of Bertel O. Steen before you started, and has it changed? Even though Bertel O. Steen has a long history and tradition in the automotive business, I had the impression that the company was both adaptable and forward leaning in a market in transition. This impression was reinforced during my summer internship. For example, I find it really cool that Bertel O. Steen takes an active role in the car industry disruption by initiatives like Fleks.
What did you learn during you summer internship? Working at a startup company presented many challenges, but at the same time, it was incredibly educational and exciting. I have definitely learnt how to focus on different aspects simultaneously and how to adapt quickly. What do you think about the car industry going forward, and what should a player like Bertel O. Steen do? The car industry is facing a bigger transformation than I think most people realize. The perspective on owning a car is changing, especially for people living in and around bigger cities. For Bertel O. Steen’s part, I believe it is important to embrace this change and be proactive. Change is demanding, but Bertel O. Steen has already taken important steps through initiatives like Fleks.
Why is Bertel O. Steen an attractive workplace? Bertel O. Steen is an exciting company to
work for because it is hands-on on improving the running business and at the same time on developing new services. From day one at my summer internship, I was given responsibility and trust and I value that highly. My colleagues were passionate about their work and in addition welcoming, kind and very helpful – that is also a big asset. The automotive industry is facing an interesting and challenging future, with some of the largest shifts in its history ahead. Bertel O. Steen is taking an active part in leading the development, and the company will provide exciting career opportunities for NTNU students. Follow Bertel O. Steen on LinkedIn and check out the career site www.boskonsern.no/karriere.
- For Revolve, it is crucial to have solid partners. Bertel O. Steen is committed and ambitious, and we are grateful that the company is one of our main sponsors for two new years, says Lars van der Lee, project manager at Revolve NTNU. Here with Bjørn Maarud, CEO at Bertel O. Steen.
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