Full-Time

Sales Representative

New Business

Posted on 6/5/2025

KONE

KONE

Manufactures and maintains elevators and escalators

Compensation Overview

$78.8k - $108.4k/yr

Entry, Junior

Bridgeport, CT, USA

In Person

Category
Field Sales
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Customer Service
Requirements
  • 1+ years of relevant sales expertise
  • Knowledge gained from obtaining a bachelor’s degree or additional 3+ years of experience
  • Ability to build and develop professional customer relations through excellent customer service
  • Familiarity with or interest in learning a solution selling methodology, such as Sandler
  • Ambition to continuously learn and use technological tools such as CRM
Responsibilities
  • Proactively build relationships with architects, general contractors, and developers
  • Ensure KONE solutions meet customer needs and create value throughout the sales lifecycle
  • Design complex technology solutions utilizing the industry-leading support system
  • Collaborate with the operations team regarding ideal project categorization and site readiness expectations

KONE Oyj manufactures, installs, maintains, and modernizes elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors. Their products facilitate vertical transportation and access in various types of buildings, including residential, commercial, and public spaces. KONE generates revenue through the sale of new equipment and long-term service contracts, ensuring both immediate and ongoing income. A key aspect of KONE's offerings is their commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency, which is integrated into their product development. This focus on eco-friendly solutions sets KONE apart from competitors in the construction and building services market. The company's goal is to enhance the functionality of urban environments by improving people flow and access in buildings.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Espoo, Finland

Founded

1910

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • KONE won two prestigious Red Dot design awards recently.
  • KONE ranked 15th most sustainable company in Europe by Corporate Knights.
  • KONE to equip five stations on Grand Paris Express metro network.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Chinese manufacturers like Otis and Schindler.
  • Fluctuations in raw material prices could impact production costs.
  • Rapid advancement of smart building technologies may outpace KONE's offerings.

What makes KONE unique

  • KONE specializes in elevators, escalators, and automatic building doors.
  • KONE focuses on sustainability and energy efficiency in product development.
  • KONE offers comprehensive solutions for vertical transportation and building access.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Commuter Benefits

Company News

Kone
Jul 9th, 2025
KONE wins two prestigious Red Dot design awards

KONE wins two prestigious Red Dot design awards.

Kone
Jul 7th, 2025
KONE listed on the 2024 CDP Supplier Engagement Leaderboard

This is the sixth year since 2018 that KONE has earned a Supplier Engagement Leaderboard position, ranking among the top-performing companies worldwide.

Kone
Jun 9th, 2025
KONE ranked the 15th most sustainable company in Europe by Corporate Knights

KONE Corporation, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has been ranked as the 15th most sustainable company in Europe by Corporate Knights, a leading sustainable business magazine and ranking organization.

Cision
Jun 9th, 2025
Kone Ranked The 15Th Most Sustainable Company In Europe By Corporate Knights

KONE ranked the 15th most sustainable company in Europe by Corporate Knights

Cision
Jun 3rd, 2025
Kone Appoints Michelle Wen Executive Vice President, Procurement And Member Of The Executive Board

KONE appoints Michelle Wen Executive Vice President, Procurement and member of the Executive Board

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