Sales Executive – Business Development

KONE, Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 116,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work schedule

Opportunities to learn and grow

401K Employer Match

Health benefits

Job summary

KONE is seeking a Sales Executive – Business Development for the Minneapolis, MN area. You will proactively pursue and build relationships with potential customers, identify complex technology solutions, and leverage our CRM and sales tools to drive sustainable growth.

The role requires 5+ years of sales experience, a bachelor’s degree (or 7+ years of relevant experience), and a willingness to learn and apply solution-selling methodologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant sales experience.
• Familiar with CRM tools and processes.
• Interest in solution selling methodologies such as Sandler.
• Ability to collaborate across internal teams.
• Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Proactively pursue and build relationships with potential customers as the primary goal.
• Identify complex technology solutions using our sales tools to drive sustainable growth.
• Collaborate across the organization with internal stakeholders to support opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM familiarity

Solution selling

Cross-functional collaboration

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Minneapolis MN

Full time

R0660062

Founded in 1910, KONE (https://www.kone.com/en/) 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 (https://www.kone.com/en/sustainability/) leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes (https://www.forbes.com/companies/kone/?sh=3dd0aa0b7d27), Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.

Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team and manage your own local portfolio as a Sales Executive – Business Development for KONE in the Minneapolis,MN area ?

• Do you find yourself accountable for generating new opportunities outside an existing customer base?

• Does learning and selling innovative technological solutions excite you?

• Do you have the ambition to continuously learn and use technological tools such as our CRM?

• Are you familiar with or interested in learning a solution selling methodology, such as Sandler?

• Do you have the spirit to collaborate across the organization with internal stakeholders?

If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!

As our Sales Executive you will proactively pursue and build relationships with potential customers as your number one goal! You will identify complex technology solutions utilizing our industry-leading support system to ensure their sustainable growth.

You will bring 5+ years of relevant sales expertise to our KONE family and an appetite for learning an exciting and new field. You will use the knowledge gained when obtaining your bachelor’s degree or 7+ years of relevant working experience.

About KONE

At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation

• We value your authentic self.

• Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.

• Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation

• We care about the communities where we live and work.

Just some of our many benefits include:

• Competitive salary

• Flexible work schedule

• Opportunities to learn and grow

• 401K Employer Match

• 401k Employer Non-elective Contribution

• Well-being Program

• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

• Family & Medical Leave

• Parental Leave

• Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance

• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability

• Buy-Up Long-term Disability

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Identity Theft Protection

• Legal Insurance

• KONE Credit Union

• Tuition Reimbursement

The hiring range for this role is $115,500 – $151,620. The compensation package offered will depend on candidate’s ability to meet the requirements of the role, needs for the business strategy, and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.

Variable Compensation

KONE Sales Incentive based on achievements of sales targets.

Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career (https://kone.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers) !

KONE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Read more on www.kone.com/en/careers/

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 https://careers.kone.com/en/

At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In 2025, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.2 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.

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.