Customer Account Lead, Nuclear

Are you interested in working with major global nuclear companies and with unique nuclear solutions? 

At VTT, you can make a difference together with other brilliant minds. Our VTT Commercial Operations unit drives customercentricity in the organization.As Account Lead for our Nuclear sector, you are not only selling tailored solutions for groundbreaking R&D but also shaping the future together with our customers and solving our world's greatest challenges. 

As one of Europe's foremost research institutes and a significant developer of nuclear technologies, VTT operates on an international scale, engaging in collaborations for various nuclear projects. In VTT we have various research areas and salespersons dedicated to the nuclear sector. We are at the forefront of research and development in strategic key areas such as nuclear, hydrogen, electrification, modelling of energy systems etc. Our existing clients include major nuclear companies globally. 

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We are looking for anAccount Lead, Nuclear 

In this both demanding and interesting role you will be leading VTT's commercial operations towards named nuclear customers and customer groups mainly in Europe, but also globally. We are looking for a skilled and experienced sales professional, capable and motivated enough to transform research findings into business opportunities. Helping our customers succeed and enter new markets is our priority. 

The location of the position is Espoo, Finland. 

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AsCustomer Account Lead,you will: 

• Be responsible for nominated nuclear customers in Europe

• Plan sales activities for the named customers and customer groups in the nuclear field 

• Both seek new business opportunities among named customers and acquire new customers 

• Visit selected trade shows, conferences and other relevant events globally 

• Analyze opportunities for VTT to better support customers business success, by matching customers' challenges and opportunities with VTT excellence 

• Build and motivate virtual sales teams among the researcher community in collectively gaining a clear understanding of VTT's business environment 

• Contribute to VTT nuclear research offering creation and service models together with other stakeholders 

• Operate closely with other sales team members 

What we are looking for: 

• Knowledge about nuclear market and customers, including different roles of the players in the nuclear sector 

• Experienced in managing strategic customer relationships, selling complex consultative projects and creating new businesses  

• A higher education degree, preferably within in engineering and/or scientific research field 

• Experience in value-based sales and business development 

• Excellent negotiation, contract management and influencing skills 

• Willingness to develop adequate understanding of VTT-wide technological excellence that match customer needs to create impact 

• Willingness for international travel 

• Security clearance required during recruitment process 

As a person, we hope that you are: 

• A team player with strong collaboration and networking capabilities 

• Passionate about finding solutions for customers, equipped with a strong business acumen 

• Results-oriented, proactive and you have a can-do attitude 

• Capable of working independently 

• Comfortable working with the technical experts and building business opportunities in multidisciplinary research organization 

With VTT, you'llenjoy: 

Work with a strong purpose.At VTT, you'll get to use your professional expertise to help solve the greatest challenges of our time through science and innovation. Our research agenda is dedicated to creating solutions for systemic and technological challenges, such as reaching carbon neutrality and creating superior digital systems. At VTT, you'll get to do your part in driving this meaningful change through your professional skills. Read more about our strategy,the path of exponential hope,andour organizational cultureas the builder of the world's most meaningful place to work. 

An inspiring community.VTT houses all the cutting-edge fields of innovation, from quantum technology to synthetic biology, under one roof. As a professional at VTT, you'll witness and influence the future of science and technology as it happens. 

Career and learning opportunities.As a scientific expert organization, we emphasize learning and development and support our people in reaching their full potential. People stay at VTT for more than ten years, as we offer opportunities to develop and grow into new responsibilities. If you're curious, ambitious, and willing to learn, VTT is the place to take your career to the next level. 

Work-life balance. At VTT, we make our people's well-being a strategic priority. We offer six weeks of paid vacation a year (after one year of employment). Our benefits include comprehensive occupational healthcare and a range of well-being services, such as exercise, culture benefits, and hobby clubs. If you are an international talent searching for a new opportunity, read more about the benefits of living in Finland and VTT's support for relocationhere. 

Apply nowandjoin our community of brilliant minds! 

Pleasesend your CV and application with your salary request via our recruitment system as soon as possiblebut at the latest by 6th January 2025.We will process applications as they come in and fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate. A security clearance procedure will be conducted during the recruitment process. 

Interested and want to know more? 

Please contactJuha Hämekoski(Sales Director, Energy), +358 50408 4302 on Friday December 13th between 15-16:00 or on Friday January 3rd between 15-16:00. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Apply between 9 December 2024 and 6 January 2025 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)
Employment type: Full-time, Permanent
VTT

VTT is a visionary research, development and innovation partner. We drive sustainable growth and tackle the biggest global challenges of our time and turn them into growth opportunities. We go beyond the obvious to help the society and companies to grow through technological innovations. We have 80 years of experience in cutting-edge research and science-based results. VTT is at the sweet spot where innovation and business come together.

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