Account Manager

Carpenter Engineered Foams Oy; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Engineered Foams Oy in Finland is seeking an Account Manager to lead sales growth across the Finnish market. You will manage key customers, pursue new business opportunities, and align sales plans with strategic objectives while collaborating with internal teams to ensure excellent customer experience.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in technical or manufacturing sales, strong negotiation skills, and fluent Finnish and English.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience selling materials, components, or technical solutions to manufacturing industry customers.
• Experience managing and developing your own customer portfolio.
• Proven track record in acquiring new customers and growing sales.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience negotiating pricing and contracts.
• Experience developing and implementing sales strategies and business plans.
• The ability to identify market trends and translate them into commercial opportunities.
• Fluency in both Finnish and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Drive the commercial growth of Carpenter Comfort Solutions in Finland.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers and key stakeholders.
• Identify, pursue, and convert new business opportunities and market segments.
• Develop and execute sales plans aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor market developments, customer needs, and industry trends.
• Lead commercial negotiations, including pricing, contracts, and business terms.
• Support profitability by managing pricing strategies and commercial risks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent customer experience and business performance.

Skills

Account management

New business development

Negotiation

Market analysis

Finnish language

English language

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Carpenter Co. is the world's largest vertically integrated manufacturer of polyurethane foams, serving a diverse global marketplace with polyurethane chemical solutions, polyester fibers, and insulation materials through a network of more than 60 production facilities worldwide. Our Kouvola facility produces traditional comfort solutions, mattresses (both consumer & medical) and technical foams including rolls and bonded foam applications.

We are looking for an Account Manager to join our Finnish team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing sales and strengthening Carpenter's market position in Finland. You will work closely with existing customers while actively identifying new business opportunities within the manufacturing industry. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of your customer portfolio, influence commercial strategy, and contribute directly to business growth in a global market-leading company.

What you'll do

• Drive the commercial growth of Carpenter Comfort Solutions in Finland.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers and key stakeholders.
• Identify, pursue, and convert new business opportunities and market segments.
• Develop and execute sales plans aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor market developments, customer needs, and industry trends.
• Lead commercial negotiations, including pricing, contracts, and business terms.
• Support profitability by managing pricing strategies and commercial risks.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent customer experience and business performance.

What we're looking for

• At least 5 years of experience selling materials, components, or technical solutions to manufacturing industry customers.
• Experience managing and developing your own customer portfolio.
• A proven track record in acquiring new customers and growing sales.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience negotiating pricing and contracts.
• Experience developing and implementing sales strategies and business plans.
• The ability to identify market trends and translate them into commercial opportunities.
• Fluency in both Finnish and English, written and spoken.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in technical sales.
• Experience in polyurethane, furniture or bedding industry.
• Experience managing distributors, dealers, or key accounts in the Nordic market.
• A background in B2B sales and business development.

Location & Travel

This role requires regular travel within Finland to meet customers, develop business opportunities, and support market growth. Our Finnish team is based in Kouvola, and monthly visits to the office are expected.

Carpenter Engineered Foams Oy

Founded in 1950, Carpenter Co. is the worlds largest vertically integrated manufacturer of polyurethane foams. Carpenter also serves a diversified global marketplace with polyurethane chemical solutions, polyester fibers, and insulation materials through a network of more than 70 production locations. Our 6,500+ employees across the globe seek to provide the most innovative products and solutions with a focus on enhancing the quality of peoples lives while being a good steward of our resources.

At Carpenter, you'll find a rewarding career in a stable company, diverse experiences and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own.

Founded in 1950, Carpenter Co. is the worlds largest vertically integrated manufacturer of polyurethane foams. Carpenter also serves a diversified global marketplace with polyurethane chemical solutions, polyester fibers, and insulation materials through a network of more than 70 production locations. Our 6,500+ employees across the globe seek to provide the most innovative products and solutions with a focus on enhancing the quality of peoples lives while being a good steward of our resources.

At Carpenter, you'll find a rewarding career in a stable company, diverse experiences and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. As part of your team, you'll collaborate with talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own.

• Commission
• Permanent
• Full-time

45200

• Finnish

Monthly salary

05 78451

Ammatit

• commercial sales representative
• sales manager

• use customer relationship management software