Sales Manager

Enersys; Espoo; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonus

Training and support for development

Innovative work environment

Job summary

EnerSys is seeking a Sales Manager to cover the Helsinki region in Finland. You will implement the sales strategy, manage a customer portfolio, and identify new business opportunities.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of B2B field sales experience, fluent Finnish, strong negotiation skills, and a technical background is advantageous. The role provides competitive compensation including performance-based bonuses and a motivating work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in B2B field sales, preferably in an industrial environment.
• Experience in managing a sales territory independently.
• Strong ability to work with customers and partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a customer portfolio of end customers and partners.
• Identify new business opportunities and grow your customer network.
• Be responsible for the full sales process, including pricing and proposals.

Skills

Fluent in Finnish

Field sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Technical understanding of batteries

Education

Relevant education (commercial or technical)

Tools

Excel

CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)

Job description

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment. Some of the motive power brands include Hawker, Ironclad, General Battery, and Fiamm. Wherever there is a need for motive power, EnerSys offers the perfect energy solution.

Job Purpose

EnerSys is currently looking for a SalesManager to cover the Helsinki region in Finland. Ideally, you would be based in or around Helsinki.

Your role will be to implement the sales strategy defined at both national and European levels. You will be responsible for prospecting, leading negotiations, and ensuring margin targets are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a customer portfolio (end customers and partners, such as OEM manufacturers, distributors and dealer networks)
• Identify new business opportunities and grow your customer network
• Promote sales and ensure the best possible overall solution for customers using our wide product portfolio
• Be responsible for the full sales process, including pricing, proposals and contract negotiations
• Plan and organize your work independently (customer visits, opportunity management and prioritization)
• Monitor your performance (revenue, margin and success rate) and adapt your approach as needed
• Build strong customer relationships and identify long-term business opportunities
• Manage administrative follow-up (quotations, order tracking, invoicing coordination, payment follow-up)

Your Profile

• Relevant education (commercial or technical) or equivalent
• Fluent in Finnish, with a good level of English. Additional language skills are considered an advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience in B2B field sales, preferably in an industrial or technical environment
• Experience in independently managing a sales territory
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work with different stakeholders (customers, partners, manufacturers)
• Basic technical understanding of batteries or electrical engineering is considered an advantage
• Good ability to use Excel and CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)

What We Offer

• A role with a high level of independence and responsibility within your own territory
• A position in a stable, international company that is a leader in its field
• An innovative and motivating work environment
• Training and support for development
• Competitive compensation, including performance-based bonus and additional benefits

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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