Sales Executive - New Business Solutions at KONE, Longthorpe

KONE is looking for an ambitious, commercially driven Sales Executive to join our New Building Solutions team. This is an exciting opportunity to drive sales growth across a thriving construction market, building relationships with developers, contractors and consultants while delivering major new-build projects.

We're seeking a proven B2B sales professional with experience in business development, account management and complex solution sales. You may come from the lift industry, construction, building products, engineering, mechanical or electrical services, or another technical sales environment.

Working for one of the world's leading elevator and escalator companies, you'll be responsible for developing opportunities from initial engagement through to contract award, helping customers overcome challenges and achieve their long-term goals.

Territory - Peterborough, Cambridge, Milton Keynes, Luton and the wider East Anglia region.

OTE £75,000-£80,000

Key Responsibilities

• Build and develop relationships with customers, consultants, contractors and developers across your territory.

• Generate new business while growing existing accounts to strengthen KONE's market position.

• Identify, manage and convert opportunities to achieve order intake, revenue and profitability targets.

• Manage the full sales cycle, including tender submissions, negotiations, contract award and handover.

• Promote and upsell KONE's digital and smart building solutions.

• Deliver outstanding customer service and support long-term customer relationships.

• Maintain accurate pipeline, customer and opportunity data within Salesforce.

• Provide timely forecasting, reporting and sales activity updates.

• Conduct regular customer meetings across the territory (typically 2-3 days per week).

• Collaborate with colleagues across KONE to maximise cross-selling opportunities.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven B2B sales and account management experience, including new business development and customer retention.

• Strong track record of managing complex sales opportunities and delivering against targets.

• Excellent negotiation, commercial and relationship-building skills.

• Experience managing tenders, proposals and customer contracts.

• Good understanding of contractual and financial terms.

• Experience using CRM systems, ideally Salesforce.

Desirable

• Lift/elevator industry experience.

• Construction, building products or built-environment sales experience.

• Technical, engineering or specification sales background.

What KONE can offer:

We offer a competitive salary, 25 days + Bank Holidays +1 paid Volunteering Day, Company Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Quarterly Commission, EV Car, PDI, Dental Insurance, Gymflex Membership, Life/Partner Assurance & Critical Illness Issurance, Kone Discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, Long Service Awards, 24/7 GP Support & Wellbeing Access, Employee Assistance Programme, Hybrid Working and Career Development Opportunities to support and help you achieve your goals.