Sales Director
At KONE, we shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the lift and escalator industry, KONE providesnew equipment,maintenanceandmodernisationto add value to buildings throughout their life cycle.
We have an exciting opportunity for aSales Directorin Irelandbased in Dublin, to lead our salesteam,driving sustainable growth, developing high-performing teams, anddeveloping furtherKONE'sleadingposition in the market.
The role
As Sales Director,you'llimplement anddeliver the sales strategy for your business area, ensuring we continue to grow our customer base while delivering exceptional value to our customers.
You'lllead and inspire a team of sales professionals, develop strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders, and use market insight toidentifyopportunities that support long-term business success.
Working closely with colleagues across the business,you'llensure sales performance,forecastingand customer strategies are aligned with KONE's wider businessobjectives.
Whatyou'llbe doing
Develop and deliver the sales strategy to drive profitable growth, increase marketshareand strengthen KONE'sleading marketposition across the region.
Lead and inspire high-performing sales teams, setting clearobjectives, developingcapabilityand creating a culture focused on collaboration and results.
Build and strengthen strategic customer relationships, working closely with key customers,influencersand decision-makers toidentifynew business opportunities.
Drive commercial performance through effective pipeline management, forecasting, pricingstrategiesand sales performance analysis.
Use market insight to shape business decisions,identifyingemerging opportunities,monitoringcompetitoractivityandensuringthe right solutions are offered to each customer segment.
Champion operational excellence, embedding global sales processes, ensuring effective resourceplanningand continuously improvingthe customerexperience.
Whatwe'relooking for
We'relooking for a commercially minded leader who combines strategic thinking with a passion for developing people and building lasting customer relationships.
Experienceleading sales teamsin the constructionandmaintenance facilitiespreferable.
Previousexperiencein the liftandescalator industry is not a requirement.
You'llbring:
Proven experience leading successful sales teams within a commercial or technical environment.
A strongtrack recordof delivering business growth and achieving sales targets.
Experience developing sales strategies,forecastingand managing performance.
Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret market trends and competitor activity.
A collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire, coach and develop others.
What'sin it for you:
Competitiverewards package
Company car
Structured onboarding and ongoing mentoring
Clear progression opportunities within a global business
A collaborative, supportive team culture
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
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