Elevator Maintenance Sales Account Manager w/ Training Program

KONE, founded in 1910, is one of the largest, award-winning elevator companies in the world and our offering for employees is as competitive as our offering for customers. Not only do we provide highly competitive salaries, company vehicles for specific roles, and world-class benefits for our salaried employees - we also pride ourselves on our culture and principles. Innovation, sustainability, collaboration and ethical business practices are just some of the pillars that we use to define our own success. Come join our family in KONE Americas to be a part of something big!

***MUST be open to relocation for final placement*** (Numerous Office Locations - not the Moline, IL location - that is just for hybrid training)

KONE, Inc is looking for enthusiastic, bright individuals who want to start early in their career with an innovative, global company. The most suitable candidates for this entry-level, full-time position will have the ability to build strong, lasting relationships, the capacity to grasp technical concepts, and a passion to meet and exceed goals.

 ***8 - 10 week long training program at beginning***

****Winter class in January / Summer class in June****

Responsibilities:

• Ability to establish a rapport and speak spontaneously on a variety of subjects with existing and potential KONE customers.

• Collaborate with Operations / Safety personnel to propose appropriate KONE solutions based on customer/building needs.

• Ongoing account management including responding to customer requests and assisting with collections.

• Confer with owners, architects, developers, consultants and contractors of new and/or existing structures to determine optimal equipment required.

• Understand and utilize market pricing strategy to maximize orders and profitability.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college. Additionally, work experience preferred.

• Preferred areas of study are: Business, Management, Engineering, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Communications and Liberal Arts.

• Strong and effective oral, written, persuasive, and presentation skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills required to work efficiently and effectively with co-workers, management, and customers.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Familiarity with common computer operations and software.

• Effective networking skills.

***MUST be open to relocation***

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.