Key Account Manager - New Building Solutions - Kone

At KONE our customers come from all walks of life and we are committed to a culture that welcomes everyone. We have the courage to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds not just because its the right thing to do but because we believe diversity drives innovation. We pride ourselves on our familycentric culture and guiding principles that serve as the foundation of who we are and how we do business. In addition to our passion for safety and innovation our culture is strengthened by our values of care customer collaboration and courage which connect us closer to the customers and communities we serve and make us a great place to work.

To complement our growth plans and drive our sustainable success with customer New Equipment Sales is considered to be a strategic priority for our Business.

Reporting to the Head of Sales in Kuwait we are looking for a dynamic and experienced Key Account Manager to be based in our Kuwait office. In this role you will lead and develop mutually beneficial relationships between KONE and customers which are of strategic importance. You will proactively identify business opportunities develop processes that add value to our customers and propose outsideofthebox initiatives to complement our traditional growth plans.

Key Responsibilities: Creating and managing opportunities in his/her customer base with the strategic account teams. Creating value propositions with clearly described benefits of KONE solutions for customers needs. Developing the profitability of the customers business with KONE according to the agreed account plan. Responsible for evaluating any commercial or operational risks and resolving customer complaints with the support of all stakeholders.

A service mindset is an outlook that focuses on creating customer trust value and loyalty and hence we are looking for somebody with a proven track record of being customercentric a gogetter and understanding how to partner and collaborate with the business. We need someone who has the ability to lead and influence and has strong commercial acumen skills.

If you feel you have what it takes and can add significant value to this role and department then apply for this exciting opportunity!

Are you the one

• Bachelors degree in Engineering from a university accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).

• If based in Kuwait membership with the Kuwait Society of Engineers (KSE) and the Kuwait Fire Department (KFD) is required.

• At least 5 years of experience in one of the following areas: Complex Sales Process Management Business Development or Key Account Management.

• Preferably experienced in the Elevator & Escalator industry and familiar with the Kuwait market.

• Strong English communication skills; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.

• Highly motivated goaloriented organized and diligent selfstarter with a strong focus on customer service.

• Capable of leading and representing the organization at a senior level with various stakeholders.

• Skilled in interpreting and analyzing customer needs.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with excellent organizational and leadership abilities.

• Passionate about sales with a proven track record and a strong customer focus.

• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.

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 coworkers 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.

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