We are now looking for an enthusiastic Director for our Global Technical Sales and New Products team in Helsinki. Do you have strong experience working with sales in an international technology company? Are you interested in high-tech and working in a cutting-edge field? Are you always eager to learn more? If yes, please do read more!As a Team Director for Global Technical Sales and New Products, you will play a pivotal role in leading and motivating our regional technical sales teams to achieve and exceed sales targets. You will be responsible for managing a team of skilled technical sales professionals, fostering a collaborative environment, and implementing effective sales strategies to drive revenue growth. This role combines technical expertise with strong leadership and communication skills.In this role you are responsible for new product introductions to regional sales teams in collaboration with product and marketing teams, KIDE and CWP sales and global support for regional sales engineers for complicated cases, joining potentially to customer meetings. You are also collecting market feedback from regional teams and feeding that back to global product management team.To succeed in this role, we expect you to be genuinely interested and motivated in team leading role and eager to work for the bright future of Bluefors. You have clear understanding of your role and responsibilities, and you want to improve your own and your team's skills further. You have the ability to inspire and motivate your team, set clear goals and provide guidance in achieving them. You are able to provide and receive feedback and build strong relationships with your team members through empathy, conflict resolution, and collaboration. You stand behind our core values and are able to demonstrate those in everyday work.If a fast-paced, collaborative, and high-performing environment excites you, we'd love for you to join us. We are looking to add smart, curious teammates, who are passionate about problem-solving and technology. Our international organization is growing fast, and we continuously develop our way of working, so this role provides you an opportunity to join us in this path and grow professionally.Your main responsibilities would be- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of technical sales professionals, providing guidance, support, and ongoing training to enhance their skills and performance- Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve revenue targets, identifying market opportunities and staying abreast of industry trends- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their technical requirements, and positioning our products/services as solutions that meet their needs- Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing, product management, research and development, and customer care, to ensure seamless communication and alignment of goals- Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the team, ensuring that members are equipped with the necessary technical knowledge and sales skills.What we expect from you- Minimum M.Sc. level degree in applied or technical physics, or strong experience from a relative field- Proven experience in technical sales, with a track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a high-performing team- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically to meet sales targets- Fluency in English, both written and spoken- Willingness to travel occasionallyWe also appreciate- Knowledge of cryogenic equipment- Knowledge of vacuum equipment- Good IT skills- Positive, hands-on attitude- Commitment to high quality and continuous improvement- Learning skills to commit to staying informed about industry trends, new technologies, and management best practices to enhance your leadership capabilitiesPlease apply as soon as possible, on May 1, 2024, at the latest at BLUEFORS.COM. The position will be filled once a suitable candidate is found.For more information contact our VP Sales & Marketing Mikko Nurminen, email .Bluefors designs and manufactures measurement systems, that can provide clean and quiet environment for scientific research, even at ultra-low temperatures. We have a strong focus on the quantum computing and information community. Our systems have options including wiring and superconducting magnets and can be customized to meet the requirements of each customer. We are here to support scientists and industries go further. For this we brought together the best minds. We are curious to the core and have one mission: progress. Continuous development, learning, collaboration, and information sharing are fundamental to our way of working.Bluefors is a well-known market leader with reliable, easy-to-use quality products. In our agile company structure customers are in direct contact with scientists and engineers who design their system. We deliver systems all around the world and the markets for our products are constantly growing. Currently we employ more than 600 professionals from 48 different nationalities. We offer competitive benefits package, employee share program and a flexible working environment. Our head office is in Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki. We are a non-smoking workplace.