Sales Executive - Full Replacement & Modernisation
Pro only
Salary
Pro sees the advertised pay
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3552 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 54% sure that is the right code. KONE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3552 Business sales executives Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Also possible | £38,600 Clears | £55,200 Clears | £55,200 Clears | £55,200 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
About the Role
We are looking for a highly motivated, commercially driven and results-focused Sales Executive to lead the growth of our elevator full replacement and modernisation business to manage customers in Leeds/West Yorkshire.
You will be responsible for developing opportunities across an existing customer portfolio while proactively identifying new business opportunities. The role combines proactive sales activity, by identifying ageing, obsolete or underperforming elevator assets, with reactive selling.
Elevator industry experience is preferred. We are looking for someone with a strong track record in who is confident managing complex sales cycles and influencing multiple stakeholders.
To best serve our customers, we believe we need to understand their business, their challenges, their priorities and their long-term goals.
You will be comfortable communicating complex technical and commercial information to a wide range of stakeholders, from residential building owners and managing agents to commercial and retail facilities managers, property professionals, consultants and industry specialists.
This position covers Leeds/West Yorkshire.
OTE £82,000
Key Skills & Responsibilities
- Own and develop the full replacement and modernisation sales pipeline across the designated territory.
- Deliver agreed sales, revenue, margin and pricing objectives within the designated market area.
- Develop new customer relationships and generate new business opportunities through targeted prospecting and networking.
- Build strong relationships with building owners, property managers, facilities managers, consultants, managing agents and other key decision-makers.
- Develop opportunities from initial identification through to negotiation, contract award and successful handover.
- Proactively review the customer portfolio and installed base to identify ageing, obsolete, high-maintenance or technically constrained elevators that may require modernisation or replacement.
What KONE can offer:
We offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday and additional Bank Holidays, 1 paid Volunteering Day, Company Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Quarterly Commission, EV Car, PDI, Dental Insurance, Gymflex Membership, Life Assurance, Development opportunities and development reviews to help you achieve your professional goals. Endless support from experienced lifts industry leaders, Kone Discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, Long Service Awards, 24/7 GP Support & Wellbeing Access, Hybrid Working.
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html
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Where this offer sits in the market
Business sales executives (SOC 3552) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~181k in sample- Middle half £26,936–44,824
- Median £33,592
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. KONE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3552 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.