Sales Specialist - Lift Modernisation

The Sales Specialist plays a key role in supporting the sales team by developing technical and commercial proposals for lift modernisation projects. Working closely with Sales Executives, Service Teams, and Engineering colleagues, the role ensures customers receive accurate, competitive, and value-driven solutions that meet their operational, technical, and budgetary requirements. The successful candidate will combine technical expertise with commercial awareness to produce high-quality quotations, recommend appropriate modernisation solutions, and help secure new business from both existing and prospective customers.

• Support the Sales Team in developing tailored lift modernisation proposals for existing and new customers.
• Assess customer requirements and recommend technically appropriate modernisation solutions that deliver safety, reliability, compliance, energy efficiency, and improved performance.
• Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for lift modernisation projects.
• Review site information, technical specifications, surveys, and customer requirements to ensure quotations are comprehensive and commercially viable.
• Work collaboratively with Sales Executives throughout the sales process, providing technical guidance and product expertise.
• Liaise with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, and Installation teams to ensure proposed solutions are deliverable and cost-effective.
• Ensure quotations comply with company standards, technical requirements, and current legislation.
• Respond promptly to technical queries from customers and internal stakeholders.
• Support negotiations by providing technical clarification and alternative solutions where required.
• Monitor quotation success rates and identify opportunities to improve competitiveness and conversion.
• Maintain accurate records within the company's CRM and quotation management systems.
• Keep up to date with industry developments, products, regulations, and emerging lift technologies.

This role is ideal for an individual ideally with a technical background in the lift industry or another engineering/construction discipline who enjoys combining engineering knowledge with commercial problem-solving. The successful candidate will be motivated by helping customers find the right modernisation solution while enabling the sales team to win profitable business. They will thrive in a collaborative environment where technical expertise, accuracy, and customer focus are essential to success.

• We offer a competitive salary
• 25 days holiday
• 8 additional Bank Holidays
• 1 volunteering day
• Pension Scheme
• Development opportunities and development reviews to help you achieve your professional goals
• Endless support from experienced leaders within the lift and escalator industry
• Quarterly Commission
• Dental Plan
• Medical Insurance
• Gym Flexi Membership
• Kone Discounts
• 24/7 GP Support & Wellbeing Access
• hybrid working

Bij KONE geloven we dat onze medewerkers de sleutel zijn tot succes. We zijn trots op de arbeidsvoorwaarden die wij bieden, deze dragen bij aan de betrokkenheid en motivatie van onze medewerkers. We hebben een open en informele cultuur waar medewerkers met respect voor elkaar samenwerken met als streven de beste resultaten te behalen. Dit helpt ons om van KONE een ‘great place to work’ te maken.

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Bij KONE is het onze missie om de toekomst van steden vorm te geven. Als wereldleider in de lift- en roltrapindustrie vervoeren wij elke dag twee miljard mensen en maken wij hun reizen veilig, comfortabel en betrouwbaar met slimme en duurzame People Flow®. In 2025 had KONE een jaarlijkse omzet van EUR 11,2 miljard en aan het einde van het jaar meer dan 60.000 medewerkers in bijna 70 landen.

KONE klasse B-aandelen zijn genoteerd aan de Nasdaq Helsinki in Finland.