Sales Manager, UK

Making life accessible

Embark on a technology-driven journey that reshapes the landscape of access management! iLOQ is a pioneering technology company headquartered in Finland, renowned for its innovative smart-locking systems and comprehensive access management solutions. We aim to enhance security and convenience for buildings and facilities worldwide. As we continue on our path of growth, we are delighted to announce an opening for a Sales Manager UK & Ireland.

iLOQ has successfully established operations in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Poland, Germany, the Benelux, France, Spain, Canada, Singapore, US, Australia & New Zealand. As part of this exciting step forward we’re looking for a highly motivated Sales Manager to join our team.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks as a Sales Manager

• Drive market demand by actively meeting with and consulting end customers on the benefits of iLOQ’s solutions compared to mechanical systems; identify and convert new business opportunities.

• Responsible for actively developing iLOQ´s partner network in their area and takes care of area retail sales and support of the end customers.

• Participates marketing of iLOQ’s products and solutions by promoting the company actively on relevant business fairs and events and also keep an eye on the competition and the development of competing products.

• Supports and trains the retailers and designers and also helps the end customers by defining their needs and offering suitable solutions from iLOQ’s system.

• Build and maintain a strategic top 100 target customer list for the region.

• Plan and execute structured sales activities to identify, engage, and follow up with both new and existing end customers and partners.

• Responsible for reporting in iLOQs CRM system, and a limited amount of other administrative work.

• Works closely together with the other sales team members both national and international (network).

Desirabe Skills, Experience and Capabilities

• High energy, self-motivated, and driven to pursue independent sales

• Strong sales instinct with a “hunter” mentality and a competitive edge

• Passionate about creating business through direct engagement with potential customers

• Confident and persistent in developing and maintaining long-term customer relationships

• Solution-oriented, adaptable, and able to connect with diverse people and companies

• Technically skilled, with the ability to understand the access control or locking industry

• Industry experience in Critical Infrastructure (Telecoms, Energy, Utilities, Data Centres, Securities) and Built Environment (Commercial, Student Housing, Public Facilities, Facilities Management)

• Proficient in IT and comfortable using virtual tools for presentations and business activities

• Experienced in managing complex sales cycles, ideally on projects of £1m+

• Proven track record of working in target-driven environments and can demonstrate experience of meeting or exceeding sales goals

Other Requirements

• Fluent local language (mandatory) and good spoken and written English (strong advantage)

• Drivers license

• Good communication and negotiation skills.

• Honest and good attitude; underlines the Company values

• Self-driven and structured

• Persistent way of working

• Strong self-management skills

• UK travel will also be required regularly

We believe in people

With iLOQ, everyone can make an impact. Our values guide our operations: We change the game; We challenge conventional thinking; We believe in people, and We base our actions on sustainable development, respect, and results.

Innovation and creativity are supported. We invest in the training and development of our employees so that we can shake the boundaries of innovation, design new technology and create even better solutions that provide excellent added value to our customers.

This is an opportunity for you to join a fast-growing industry-leading organization and to join a family – one great team devoted to making life more accessible. We offer you a unique and highly rewarding culture, and a guaranteed strategic and frontline role in the company with the possibility to influence our future success. Our agility and size mean that you can make a real difference with your decisions and be part of our continuing growth. If you want to be a part of the revolution in the locking industry, then join our team as a Sales Manager!

For further information of the role please contact our Country Manager, Michelle Rodgers (Michelle.Rodgers@iloq.com).

Join us today and be a part of a company that is changing the way we access our everyday life!

We are expecting your application by 06 June 2025 at the latest. Please note, that we will be reviewing candidates and conducting interviews during the application process.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so please apply early!

NB: We would only be able to accept candidates who are based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.