District Sales Manager, Service & Solutions

KONE•Kansas City, MO

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others. Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team as our District Sales Manager, Service & Solutions for KONE Americas in KONE in Kansas City, MO? Are you familiar with or interested in learning a solution selling methodology such as Sandler? Do you have a demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization? Have you built and promoted strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs? Do you have excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills? Are you able to design and implement a strategic sales plan that expands company´s customer base and ensure it´s strong presence? Are you able to conduct financial analysis for the purpose of making sound business decisions? If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you! Location of position: Based in Kansas City, MO, this position is hybrid and involves a mix of on-site and remote workdays. As our District Sales Manager, Service & Solutions, you will successfully analyze, problem-solve and collaborate to ensure that objectives are completed by performing the required duties while working with your customers and colleagues. Your mission is to promote a positive culture by accomplishing safety and quality goals to achieve customer satisfaction and profitable business results. You will bring 7+ years of progressive and successful solution selling and account management experience, preferably in service or product sales to KONE. You will use the knowledge gained through your bachelor’s degree or 7+ years of relevant working experience within a comparable industry. Other Listed Duties: Develop and grow our service business sales with a strong customer‑focused, outside‑in mindset. Identify customer needs and translate them into tailored service solutions. Reinforce and execute KONE’s solution‑selling methodology. Lead the implementation of KONE-wide sales initiatives to boost performance. At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation We value your authentic self. Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment. Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation We care about the communities where we live and work. Just some of our many benefits include: Competitive salary Flexible work schedule Opportunities to learn and grow 401K Employer Match 401k Employer Non-elective Contribution Well-being Program Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Family & Medical Leave Parental Leave Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner Paid Time Off & Holidays Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Buy-Up Long-term Disability Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance Identity Theft Protection Legal Insurance KONE Credit Union Tuition Reimbursement Commuter Benefits Annual Base Pay Range: The hiring range for this role is $167,400 – $219,765. The compensation package offered will depend on candidate’s ability to meet the requirements of the role, needs for the business strategy, and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location. Variable Compensation: KONE Annual Bonus plan at 25% Target Incentive based on achievement of company goals and individual goals. Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career! Beware of Recruitment Scams! KONE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Read more on www.kone.com/en/careers/ IND123 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 co-workers 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. Read more on www.kone.com/careers Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? In 2024, we had annual net sales of EUR 11.1 billion. We employ over 60,000 driven professionals in close to 70 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive and successful solution selling and account management experience, preferably in service or product sales to KONE.
Knowledge gained through your bachelor’s degree or 7+ years of relevant working experience within a comparable industry.
Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
Built and promoted strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills
Able to design and implement a strategic sales plan that expands company´s customer base and ensure it´s strong presence
Able to conduct financial analysis for the purpose of making sound business decisions

Nice To Haves

Familiar with or interested in learning a solution selling methodology such as Sandler

Responsibilities

Develop and grow our service business sales with a strong customer‑focused, outside‑in mindset.
Identify customer needs and translate them into tailored service solutions.
Reinforce and execute KONE’s solution‑selling methodology.
Lead the implementation of KONE-wide sales initiatives to boost performance.