WANTED: Key Account Manager

We are looking for an experienced Key Account Manager to establish, maintain and improve customer relationships. Your primary responsibility will be to develop business opportunities for our permanent magnet generators and full-power converters, mainly used in wind and solar power applications. An additional business we are developing is applications for marine.

You will be based in Vantaa, Vaasa, or Lappeenranta in Finland, and you will be leading customer acquisition and management, supported by other operations in the company. Your main task will be to independently implement The Switch sales strategy through your field activities and business development. Additionally, you will be responsible for technical and commercial support, presentations, negotiations and consultation with customers. You will participate in trade shows and conferences, including any necessary preparation and follow-up to enhance lead generation. You will also be required to negotiate and close technical and commercial contracts. Our requirements are that you have a BSc or MSc in electrical engineering, along with experience in wind energy, electrical machinery, power electronics and/or applying electrical machines to the marine environment.

Our customer opportunities are at the level of millions of euro per year. To succeed at the job, you need relevant experience, demonstrated success working directly with world-class customers, as well as a seriously relaxed attitude, Your overall willingness to drive business with new and existing customers will be key to your success in the position. You must be fluent in English, while other foreign languages will be a benefit. You must be flexible and willing to travel. Working as part of our company is a great opportunity to gain insight into the new energy industry and develop new business potential. In your position, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills in an international work environment.

Interested? Send us your application by filling out our online application form latest by September 16, 2012. For further information, please contact Director, Key Account Management, Jaakko Järvistö, Tel. +358 40 8080 574.

The Switch - Team