Inside Sales Specialist to KONE in Oslo

Inside Sales Specialist to KONE in Oslo

About us

KONEs mission is to improve the flow of urban life. KONE is one of the world's leading companies in the elevator and escalator industry. We supply elevators, escalators, gates and automatic doors, as well as maintenance and modernization solutions for the entire life cycle of buildings. We help people move safely and comfortably in taller, smarter buildings. We call it People Flow. In 2022, KONE had annual sales of EUR 10.9 billion and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.

The position

KONE wants to strengthen its customer offering by hiring a skilled salesperson to join the Nordic sales team – Inside Sales. As an inside salesperson your daily work will consist of sales through phone and e-mail. Some occasional customer visits may occur a few times a year together with our field sales representatives. You will work proactively and efficiently with sales of upgrades and contract extensions to our existing customers and is expected to develop and expand existing customer portfolios. You will also handle incoming leads and make nursing calls to our customers within your customer segment which will be housing associations and small communities. You enjoy doing business and have an eye for recognizing opportunities in your sales calls. You have a natural orientation for contacting people and when in contact with customers we see that you are positive, direct and take the lead in the conversation.

We are looking for you who have:

• Previous experience of inside sales or relevant qualified customer service experience
• Previous experience in CRM software such as Salesforce
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Are fluent in Norwegian, both spoken and written, as well as great English skills
• Good organizational/administration skills
• The ability to keep multiple sales projects running simultaneously
• Phone and cold calling skills and endurance
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to achieve targets

As a person, you are:

• Business oriented
• Solution oriented
• Service-minded
• Quick from thought to action
• Credible, responsible and highly motivated
• Team player with a high energy level
• Structured and quality-conscious

What we offer

First of all, you will be included in a high performing and fully collaborating Nordic sales organization where you will have a mentor and buddy from day one. As well as a committed Sales Manager that you will be coached and supported by according to need and target fulfillment.

A part from that, at KONE, you are offered the opportunity to join a market-leading company. KONE is leading the way in the industry and is featured on Forbes' list of the most innovative companies in the world. KONE is a global company with a flat organization characterized by flexibility and openness. There are good development opportunities in the company, both within the local Norwegian organization and internationally. You are offered a fun and developing role that is characterized by freedom with responsibility and you get the opportunity to plan your own days. KONE has collective agreements, wellness allowances and other benefits, all gathered in one benefits portal.

Applying

Are you what we are looking for?

Please submit your application and CV as soon as possible. Applications will be processed on an ongoing basis.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please do not hesitate to contact hiring manager Peter Sirén; Scandinavian Sales & Sales Support Manager at peter.siren@kone.com or if you have questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Sara Kinell at sara.kinell@kone.com

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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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