Sales Manager

Did you know KONE moves two billion people every day? As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we employ over 60,000 driven professionals in more than 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared purpose, to shape the future of cities. In 2023, we had annual net sales of EUR 11.0 billion.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the leadership of a multiskilled sales team of Sales Executives, Sales Specialists and Technical Surveyors for our Lifts and Doors business through customer value solution-based sales strategies. You will be accountable for defining and achieving the orders target in regard to value, units, profitability, and value-added services in our London & South regional business unit. You will lead by example and will work with the sales team to develop key customer relationships and maximize profitable growth through new and repeat business.

In this post you will join the regional leadership team, and as a key member of the management team, you will work collaboratively within the regional business unit and nationally.

This position will work within Lifts - Modernization, Service & Maintenance.

We also welcome those with proven strategic sales management experience from outside of our industry.

Skills & Experiences:

• Proven leadership experience in managing a sales team.
• Industry, engineering, construction, or technical experience is desired.
• Modernization, Service, Maintenance, Retention background is desirable.
• Portfolio management.
• Possess good team management and influencing skills in a matrix organization.
• Be customer-focused, understanding the needs of customers and the importance of providing solutions to satisfy short and long-term objectives.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly complex, diverse, changing environment, whilst adapting to change and maintaining focus on key business goals and objectives.
• Good communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentational.
• Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel experience & CRM.

To find out more about the role, please read the full job description on our job board.

What KONE can offer:

We offer a Competitive Salary, 25 days holiday and 8 additional Bank Holidays, 1 Volunteering Day, Pension Scheme, Development opportunities and development reviews to help you achieve your professional goals. Endless support from experienced leaders within the lift & doors industry, Bonus, Car/Car Allowance, Private Medical Insurance, Kone Discounts, Prolonged Disability Insurance (PDI), Long Service Awards, Hybrid Working, 24/7 GP Support & Wellbeing Access.