Area Sales Manager Odense

1,400 employees in 24 locations around the world with a fleet of 60,000 circulating containers. Since ELA’s establishment in 1972, our business has continuously been expanding, we are specialists in mobile room solutions. Our family-run company based in Haren (Ems), Germany, is growing at a fast pace and we are actively looking for qualified and dedicated team players to join us locally, internationally and beyond.

We are currently looking for an Account Manager for the region of Fyn (Greater Fyn). ELA Container is rapidly growing. Scandinavia, our newest market, is under development and we are looking for assets that can contribute to our journey in Sweden.

Accepting a job at ELA Container Danmark makes you a pioneer. We know you are a person who thrives in the environment of new development and loves to challenge the status quo. In your area of sales, you will form your own sales strategy, your line of focus and manage the day-to-day business. You report directly to the Head of Business Development Scandinavia for quick and agile decisions. Together as a team we create new market opportunities for ELA Container.

If you‘re an individual with an outgoing personality, qualifications, talents and desires, then we should get to know each other better. We are not like any other company, as we offer exciting jobs, opportunities and look to help you develop further in an easy going work environment.

Interested? Then we should get to know each other. For more information, please contact our local colleague, Soren Iversen (Country Sales Manager Denmark) via e-mail på soren.iversen@ela-container.dk or via phone 45 31 160192

Your Future Role

Distribution of mobile space solutions in container construction

Acquisition of new customers from various sectors and creation of additional potential

First point of contact for our customers from enquiry to completion and the associated development of a unique customer relationship

Support incl. technical advice for the existing customer base in the region around and in Odense ( 250 km sales area)

Conducting price and condition negotiations

Participation in public/private tenders

Active and continuous market observation and preparation of market and competition analyses

Supporting the further development of the sales strategy for Denmark

Close cooperation with our headquarters in Haren (Ems) / Germany and opportunity to help shape and actively promote existing business and new markets in Denmark

What You Bring to the Team

Successfully completed studies in the field of economics, business administration, industrial engineering, further training as a construction technician or a comparable qualification

Professional experience in sales (e.g. as Utesäljare, Distriktsäljare, Area Sales Manager, Account Manager, Business Development Manager) of an industrial, construction or modular company. Experience within rental modular room solutions are desired, but not mandatory

Professional experience in public affairs and procurement is desired, but not mandatory

Experience in actively approaching customers/cold calling as well as experience in business-to-business sales

High level of customer orientation as well as independent and solution-oriented way of working

Ability to work in a team and strong communication skills

Confident handling of common means of communication

Self-motivated

Networking skills & Social and outgoing

Our Benefits – Because You’re Our Priority At ELA

Journey time equals working time

We consider your driving time to the client’s location to be working time.

Permanent employment contract

Once ELA, always ELA. When you join our company, we want you to be a key member of the team, which is why we’ll offer you a permanent contract.

Varying Responsibilities

ELA offers you a diverse range of activities at a global company, informal interaction with one another, and a whole host of opportunities to incorporate your own ideas.

Initial training

We organize an extensive onboarding program for you at our headquarters in Haren (Ems), so that you can get to know the entire company, our products, and our employees..

Flexible working hours

We offer you flexible working hours and the opportunity to work flextime.

Equipping

We’ll provide you with a company phone, company laptop, and other technical equipment that you’ll need to work remotely and can use for private purposes.

Business mobile phone

We’ll provide you with a company phone (iPhone), which you can also use for private purposes.

Staff events

Expand your network at our regular employee events.

100% Working from home

You can spend up to 100% of your working hours working from home. Of course, you’re always welcome in the office.

Postgraduate training

We’d like for you to continue developing, which is why we support your personal development with a tailored range of options.

Company Vehicle

We’ll provide you with a company car, which you can also use for private purposes.

Flat organization

With us, you can expect flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes.