About this role
DFDS is currently seeking to hire a Sales Manager with excellent leadership capabilities, operational and commercial experience, to head a Sales Manager function for Logistics sales in Finland. The role is based at our office in Turku and is responsible for operating and developing the existing sales activities in Finland.
Your profile:
Can demonstrate a strong track-record of being able to create new and innovative sales solutions
Effective and strong negotiator
Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and assistance to meet objectives
Familiar with working in matrix organization
Understand and able to work with CRM-system is an advantage
Main areas of responsibility:
Focus on further developing logistic sales activities in Finland
Preparation and negotiation of commercial offers and agreements in close cooperation with internal and external stakeholders
Work together with the management team in order to improve and drive sales
Develop and agree business goals and strategies in accordance with the Regional and Divisional Strategy
Engage in commercial discussions with customers
Develop new commercial concepts and attract new customer base
Personal characteristics and skills:
Native Finnish speaker and fluent English skills both verbally and written
Swedish skills an advantage
Higher commercial education preferred
Sales experience in the transport sector
Ambitious and sales driven
Strong leadership skills
Proactive, positive, and self-driving personality
Flexible, loyal and open minded
Traveling must be expected in connection to customer visits