Sales Executive – Business Development

About the role

As a Sales Executive – Business Development you will proactively pursue and build relationships with potential customers in the Minneapolis area. You will identify complex technology solutions using KONE’s industry‑leading support system and manage your own local portfolio. The role requires 5+ years of relevant sales experience or a bachelor’s degree combined with 7+ years of related work.

Key responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business opportunities outside the existing customer base.
• Identify and propose complex technology solutions that drive sustainable growth.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the organization to deliver solutions.
• Utilize CRM and other technological tools to track and manage sales activities.

Required profile

• 5+ years of proven sales expertise, preferably in technology or solutions selling.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (7+ years relevant work).
• Strong desire to continuously learn and adopt new technological tools.
• Interest in or familiarity with solution‑selling methodologies such as Sandler.

Required skills

• CRM proficiency
• Solution‑selling methodology knowledge

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $115,500 to $151,620 per year.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401K employer match and non‑elective contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Well‑being program, health savings account, and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Paid parental, family, and medical leave.
• Various insurance options including life, AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability.