Sales Manager - Service Equipment Business at KONE

Reporting directly to the Regional Director, we are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Sales Manager – Service Equipment Business to be based in our Durban office. In this role, you will lead and develop programs to ensure the progress and speed of Service Sales Contracts development actions across the Natal region. You will proactively develop and implement a service offering strategy to ensure competitiveness in the market with a thorough understanding of the service concept.

We are looking for somebody with a proven track record of being a go-getter and understands how to partner and collaborate with the business. We need someone who has the ability to influence, with an analytical mindset, result driven and a strong commercial acumen skills.

This is a unique opportunity to join a team of professionals who thrive to drive service contract sales development strategies and share best practices. If you feel you have what it takes and can add significant value to this role and department then apply for this exciting opportunity! Keep in mind the last day to submit applications will be 30/03/2021.

Are you the one?

• University degree or higher and Management Development Program will be advantageous;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in one of the following: Sales Service Contract Management / Sales Forecasting / Sales Budgeting
• Technical background in the construction and building material with experience in the elevator/escalator industry preferred;
• Experience on CRM tools and MS Office is a must;
• Highly motivated, goal oriented, diligent, organized self-starter with an orientation towards a high level of customer service;
• Ability to interpret and analyze data to draw conclusions and identify patterns;
• Ability to bring people together and to be able to lead by example;
• Passion for sales, with a proven track record and a strong customer focus;
• Excellent English communication, presentation and negotiation skills. Knowledge of other African languages will be advantageous

What do we offer?

• Great dynamic team promoting a collaborative environment
• Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work
• Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills
• Engaging job with position description and clear targets
• Regular feedback through performance discussions
• Opportunities for individual development
• Mentoring and coaching programs
• Flexibility, trust and respect
• Value-based culture, behaviors and ethics
• Sustainability and innovation
• Working for a successful organization