Sales Executive - Modernization

Kone México; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401K Employer Match

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

KONE Costa Mesa is seeking a seasoned Modernization Sales Executive to lead and grow the local territory. You will pursue and nurture relationships with property managers, building owners and owner representatives to design complex technology solutions that advance safety and efficiency.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant sales experience (ideally in vertical transportation), collaboration with operations, and strong CRM skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant sales experience, preferably within vertical transportation.
• Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years of related experience.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with property managers, building owners and owner representatives.

Responsibilities

• Pursue and build relationships with property managers, building owners and owner representatives to design complex technology solutions.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure project execution from start to finish.
• Leverage CRM tools to manage opportunities and milestones in long sales cycles.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

CRM proficiency

Solution selling

Long sales cycle

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Founded in 1910, KONE 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 leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others. Are you ready to make your next career move tojoin our teamand manage your own local territory as a Modernization Sales Executive for KONE Costa Mesa area? Have you built and developed professional customer relations through excellent customer service? 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? Are you comfortable with a longer sales cycle (on average 1-2 years?) If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you! As our Modernization Sales Executive, you are pursuing and building relationships with property managers, building owners, and owner representatives to design complex technology solutions utilizing our industry-leading support system in order to ensure their sustainable growth. You also collaborate with our operations team, as well as manage your project until completion. You will bring 5+ years of relevant sales expertise, ideally within the vertical transportation industry, 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 additional 7+ years of 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 Identity Theft Protection Legal Insurance KONE Credit Union Tuition Reimbursement Commuter Benefits Annual Base Pay Range: The hiring range for this role is $124,200 - $162,960. 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! *Beware of Recruitment Scams!* 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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local fair chance laws. 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://kone.com/global/en/careers.html 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.