Trainee Field Sales Executive

Our Oulu team is growing and we are hiring a Trainee Field Sales Executive. Most of the week is in your car. Expect 15 to 25 customer visits per week across the Midwest region. This position is on site in Oulu.

What you'll do:

• Quote jobs and follow up until the order is won or lost
• Report competitor pricing and new product activity to the sales manager
• Keep samples, displays and literature stocked in your vehicle
• Present products, pricing and promotions to owners, buyers and project managers
• Visit customers and prospects in person across an assigned territory
• Coordinate deliveries and resolve product issues with customer service
• Meet monthly sales and new account targets

Requirements:

• 1+ years of outside or territory sales experience
• Comfortable making cold visits without an appointment
• Basic Excel and Outlook
• Self-directed. You will not see your manager most weeks
• Overnight travel up to 15%
• Live within the territory or be willing to relocate

Nice to have:

• Technical degree or trade background
• Experience selling through distributors
• Construction, HVAC, plumbing or electrical supply background

What we offer:

Salary range: €1,500 - €1,700 per month (base salary, plus uncapped commission)

• Employee discount
• Lunch benefit
• Five weeks of annual leave
• Occupational pension
• Wellness allowance

Company overview:

Most of our gift and home lines come from makers in North Ostrobothnia. Small shop, loyal customers, and a store dog. Founded in 1983, we now have 19 employees. Weekend availability is required.

Please submit your CV in English.

We are reviewing applications as they arrive, so apply early.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Korhonen Kauppa.