Gofore is an international digital transformation consultancy with Finnish roots. We employ nearly 1,800 experts across 23 cities in Finland, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Spain, and Estonia. With our technology and business expertise, we work for functional, secure and equal services for the digital society and sustainable solutions for the intelligent industry. Our diverse group of professionals share a pioneering ambition to create a more humane and responsible digital world. Our values guide our business: Gofore is a great workplace that thrives on customer success. In 2024, our net sales amounted to EUR 186,2 million. Gofore Plc’s share is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland. Our vision is to be the most significant digital transformation consultancy in Europe.
You can find more information about Gofore as a employer from Join the Crew and Culture pages.
About Creanex
Creanex is part of Gofore. Creanex is a leading provider of simulator-based solutions for the entire product lifecycle. Our technology enables safe, cost-effective, and ecological training, as well as an agile product development and testing for mobile machinery and industrial equipment. We help global customers accelerate innovation and improve operational efficiency. Read more here.
Our product development team is located in Tampere. While partial remote work is possible, we hope you’re able to join us on-site weekly to collaborate and connect with the team at our office in Kaleva, Tampere.
Your Role
We are looking for a proactive and strategic Head of Sales to take overall responsibility for Creanex’s sales leadership. This is a senior executive role where you will lead and develop the sales function, including guiding other sales professionals (partly in a dotted-line structure), and drive growth in collaboration with Gofore’s Intelligent Industry Business Area, both in Finland and in DACH region.
Key Responsibilities
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Own and lead the entire sales strategy and process for Creanex.
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Drive business development with global industrial customers, focusing especially on mobile machinery and related sectors.
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Work in close collaboration with our Intelligent Industry sales team in Finland and strengthen relationships with key customers.
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Expand collaboration with our DACH region sales team and strengthen relationships with local customers.
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Identify new opportunities also in training and education markets (schools, vocational institutions).
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Build strong partnerships and long-term customer relationships.
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Work closely with product development teams to align solutions with customer needs.
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Represent Creanex in international forums and customer meetings.
What we expect from you
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Senior-level experience with measurable results in solution and product sales, as well as business development with global industrial customers in mobile machinery.
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Proven track record in sales strategy development towards mobile machinery clients.
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Strong background in product development context and ability to translate technical solutions into business value.
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Proven leadership skills and ability to manage and inspire a sales team.
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Excellent communication and negotiation skills in Finnish and English (German is a big plus).
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Willingness to travel internationally, especially within the DACH region.
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A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for driving growth.
What We Offer
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A strategic leadership role in an organization with ambitious growth targets
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Opportunity to work with innovative solutions that impact industrial training and product development globally.
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A collaborative environment backed by Gofore’s strong digital transformation expertise.
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Competitive compensation and benefits.
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Flexible working arrangements and professional growth opportunities.
Salary development
At Creanex, we value fair compensation. Your salary will reflect your experience and skills while aligning with our commitment to being a great workplace and ensuring client-centricity.
Typical salaries for this role range from 7000-7900€ per month based on your experience, with further opportunities for performance-based incentives.
Ready to Lead?
Join us in creating smarter, safer, and more sustainable solutions for the industry. Apply now and become part of a team that delivers next-generation simulation technology.
We recognize and understand neurodiversity, and are willing to adapt our recruitment process based on your needs.
