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Sr. Sales Specialist/Central Estimator - NBS

(Local to any KONE Central West Branch)

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others. 

Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team in supporting the sales tendering phase of our New Business Solutions (NBS) Sales process as our Sr. Sales Specialist, NBS for KONE Central West District?   

As our Sr. Sales Specialist for NBS, ​​you will work closely with sales to confirm that the customer specifications are understood, and the right products are offered. Part of this scope includes reading the customer specification with sales, [identifying, scheduling, informing and coordinating] engineering tasks to ensure delivery of full tender package, and ensuring Major Project success in the acquisition and execution project phases.

Key actions for this role include:

• ​​Work closely with sales team to ensure the customer specifications are understood and the right solutions are offered

• Estimate key volume projects and selective Major Project targets.

• Educate the installation team in the needs of the sales team in order to build awareness of project needs and the extent of the full portfolio.

• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and operations teams to ensure the availability of accurate and reliable forecasts

• Identify and mitigate business and operational risks in the project.

• Maintain and update branch expenses tool within designated territory.

This role will be a player/coach position. The individual in this role will, in addition to the above responsibility, will either be assigned a sales budget or direct leadership of a team of technicians and will be also held to the measures of success for those assignment. This role will also have Modernization Sales and Project Management responsibilities.

Requirements

Education: 4 year degree in relevant field or an additional work experience in lieu of degree.

Experience: 3+ years of experience in related field, with experience including installation of products, providing technical solutions and tendering process.

Specific Skills & Knowledge

• Good knowledge of project business challenges and sales environment

• Knowledge of tendering process is an advantage

• Understanding of KONE people flow analysis and solutions

• General knowledge of elevator products, components and installation

• Good collaboration, cross cultural and influencing skills

• Excellent communication and networking skills

• Good analytical and problem solving skills

• Drive for results and persistence with can do attitude

We have the courage to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because we believe diversity drives innovation:

• We value your authentic self

• Diversity, equity and inclusion is embedded in our strategy and values

• Collaborative, creative and supportive work environment

• Passionate about safety, quality and innovation

• We care about the communities where we live and work

Some of our many benefits include:

• Competitive salary

• Flexible work schedule

• Opportunities to learn and grow

• Matching 401K

• Comprehensive health and wellness plans for the entire family

• Paid holidays and paid time off

Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career!

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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.

Read more on www.kone.com/careers

Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? In 2023, we had annual net sales of EUR 11.0 billion. We employ over 60,000 driven professionals in more than 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.