About the role

As a Sales Director, you will lead and develop an international sales team responsible for managing direct sales and dealer partnerships across multiple markets, including Finland, France, Malaysia, Poland, and the UAE. In this role, you will contribute to the overall development of the sales function, oversee projects, and support the team in international customer relations. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment, where you will be responsible for team coordination, strategic decision-making, and customer relationship management. The role involves frequent international travel, and occasional presence at the Nivala office is expected.

Work tasks

• Lead and develop the international sales team
• Negotiate and oversee contracts, ensuring effective management of contractual and technical matters
• Develop the activities of resellers and train new partners
• Frequent travel abroad

We are looking for

• Strong experience in international sales
• Technical understanding and interest
• Leadership experience and the ability to manage and guide a team
• Fluency in English
• Legal expertise and proficiency in handling contractual matters

It is meritorious if you have

• Finnish language skills
• Possibility to work from Nivala

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

Champion Door Oy

Champion Door is the global market leader in large industrial door systems, having manufactured its products in Finland for over 30 years. The company supplies durable and reliable fabric fold-up doors to more than 60 countries and their customers include some of the world's leading companies.

Champion Door reinforces its commitment to sustainability through technological innovation, environmentally friendly solutions and support for the local community.