Sales Director

At KONE, we shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the lift and escalator industry, KONE provides   new equipment ,   maintenance   and   modernisation   to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle.

We have an exciting opportunity for a   Sales Director   in Ireland   based in Dublin, to lead our sales   team,   driving sustainable growth, developing high-performing teams, and   developing further   KONE's   leading   position in the market.

The role

As Sales Director,   you'll   implement and   deliver the sales strategy for your business area, ensuring we continue to grow our customer base while delivering exceptional value to our customers.

You'll   lead and inspire a team of sales professionals, develop strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders, and use market insight to   identify   opportunities that support long-term business success.

Working closely with colleagues across the business,   you'll   ensure sales performance,   forecasting   and customer strategies are aligned with KONE's wider business   objectives .

What   you'll   be doing

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Develop and deliver the sales strategy to drive profitable growth, increase market   share   and strengthen KONE's   leading market   position across the region.

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Lead and inspire high-performing sales teams, setting clear   objectives , developing   capability   and creating a culture focused on collaboration and results.

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Build and strengthen strategic customer relationships, working closely with key customers,   influencers   and decision-makers to   identify   new business opportunities.

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Drive commercial performance through effective pipeline management, forecasting, pricing   strategies   and sales performance analysis.

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Use market insight to shape business decisions,   identifying   emerging opportunities,   monitoring   competitor   activity   and   ensuring   the right solutions are offered to each customer segment.

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Champion operational excellence, embedding global sales processes, ensuring effective resource   planning   and continuously improving   the customer   experience.

What   we're   looking for

We're   looking for a commercially minded leader who combines strategic thinking with a passion for developing people and building lasting customer relationships.

Experience   lea ding sales teams   in the construction   and   maintenance facilities   preferable.

Previous   experience   in the li ft   and   escalator industry is not a requirement.

You'll   bring:

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Proven experience leading successful sales teams within a commercial or technical environment.

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A strong   track record   of delivering business growth and achieving sales targets.

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Experience developing sales strategies,   forecasting   and managing performance.

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Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

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Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret market trends and competitor activity.

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A collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire, coach and develop others.

What's   in it for you:

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Competitive   rewards package

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Company car

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Structured onboarding and ongoing mentoring

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Clear progression opportunities within a global business

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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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