Sales Manager (USA)

Teknoware Oy; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

A global lighting solutions company in Conway, South Carolina, is looking for a results-driven Sales Manager to enhance performance in North America. Responsibilities include developing business, coordinating projects, and maintaining customer relationships. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, and a willingness to travel. Competitive salary of $75,000 - $85,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) plan and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1+ years' experience in a Sales Management-related position.
• Willingness to travel for customer meetings.
• Experience in the transportation industry is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Help develop interior solutions business in the Northern American market.
• Coordinate projects commercially from RFQ to deliveries.
• Develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships.
• Present new products and services to existing customers.
• Seek new customer leads and opportunities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Effective time management

Some level of technical understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

We’re looking for a results-driven #Sales Manager to increase the overall performance of our organization in North America. Teknoware is a globally operating company specializing in the design, manufacture, and supply of lighting and interior solutions for public transportation and emergency lighting solutions to buildings and cruise ships worldwide.

As a Sales Manager, your responsibilities will be to create strong customer relationships and find perfect solutions to customer partnerships and always seek new customer leads and opportunities. Our strength lies in being able to trust every part of the whole. If you are a team-player with excellent communication skills, hop onboard, and join us in creating comfortable travel experiences!

• Location: Conway, South Carolina, USA
• Work type: Permanent
• Working time: Flexible

What is the job about?

• Help develop our interior solutions business in the Northern American market
• Coordination project commercially from RFQ to deliveries
• Develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Present new or additional products and services to existing customers
• Seek always new customer leads and opportunities

What do we expect from you?

• Required: Minimum of 1+ years' experience in a SalesManagement-related positions
• Required: You have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• You have excellent communication skills
• You are a team player
• You have effective time management skills and can meet deadlines while tracking multiple projects simultaneously
• You are willing to travel
• You havesome level technical understanding
• Experience in the transportation industry is beneficial but not required

Travelling is occasionally to customer meetings 1-3 days at time.

Why should I apply for a job at Teknoware?

We offer a stable position in an international company at Conway, South Carolina, USA, with motivated colleagues and coaching when needed. Teknoware is a continually evolving company, and we offer you the chance to develop yourself with the support of your supervisor and colleagues. Full company benefits are included, such as medical, dental, and life insurance. We will pay for your training salary, and you will be part of a 401(k) plan – a company-sponsored retirement account. A paid vacation is also included as a benefit, as well as a possible year-end bonus.

Salary: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Company Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

And what is Teknoware?

Made in Finland since 1972. Teknoware is the market leader in lighting solutions for public transport vehicles and the largest manufacturer of emergency lighting systems in the Nordic countries. Our passion for finding the best interior solution or lighting for our customers’ needs is the foundation which unites our three businesses: Our bus and train businesses design and manufacture vehicle lighting and interior design solutions. The Emergency Lighting Division is developing innovative new means and methods of improving the safety and usability of buildings and cruise ships.

Our head office and largest production facilities are located in Finland. Our other production units are located in the UK, Malaysia, Poland and the US. Our cutting-edge research and development units are located in Lahti and Oulu. We employ 500 experts in 8 countries, and our sales network serves customers in over 50 countries.

We are pioneers in the design of smart lighting and we are known for our technical innovations. From design to production, we take care of everything ourselves and make sure that what we do always represents our top-level expertise. When a product has the Teknoware label, it is a sign that we have manufactured it. That’s a promise, not just a slogan.

I want this job! What do I do?

If you are interested and see yourself as the person we're looking for, apply as soon as possible, so we can see if we are a good fit! You can apply easily without a CV or covering letter simply by answering the questions below. We are reviewing applicants and arranging interviews during the application period, so don’t delay and answer the questions right away.

If you would like to discuss the job and the tasks in more detail, Managing Director Mikko Kosonenwill be happy to answer your questions, [e-mail].