Career at Champion Door

Sales Director, Champion Door Oy

We are seeking an experienced and driven Sales Director for our client to enhance their international sales team. In this role, you will lead a multicultural team, drive global business development, and manage large-scale projects.

About the role

As a Sales Director, you will lead and develop an international sales team responsible for managing direct sales and dealer partnerships across multiple markets, including Finland, France, Malaysia, Poland, and the UAE. In this role, you will contribute to the overall development of the sales function, oversee projects, and support the team in international customer relations. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment, where you will be responsible for team coordination, strategic decision-making, and customer relationship management. The role involves frequent international travel, and occasional presence at the Nivala office is expected.

Work tasks

• Lead and develop the international sales team
• Negotiate and oversee contracts, ensuring effective management of contractual and technical matters
• Develop the activities of resellers and train new partners
• Frequent travel abroad

We are looking for:

• Strong experience in international sales
• Technical understanding and interest
• Leadership experience and the ability to manage and guide a team
• Fluency in English
• Legal expertise and proficiency in handling contractual matters (considered an advantage).
• Finnish language skills (preferred but not required).
• Possibility to occasionally visit the main office in Nivala, Finland.
  
  

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Project Manager, Champion Door Oy

Take the lead in international projects at Champion Door!

As a Project Manager at Champion Door, you will oversee the successful execution of large-scale industrial door projects for aviation, marine, mining, and industrial applications worldwide. Champion Door specializes in fabric fold-up doors designed for aircraft hangars, shipyards, craneways, and other demanding environments. In this role, you will ensure that these custom-engineered doors are delivered to customers on time, on budget, and according to specifications.

Your work will involve leading international projects from initial planning to final delivery, ensuring smooth communication between sales, engineering, production, and installation teams. You will be responsible for technical documentation, project timelines, and logistics, making sure that all necessary approvals, permits, and financial aspects are in order. Overall, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the project's advancement and ensuring that everything is executed seamlessly.

What makes you a great fit?

You thrive in an international environment, balancing multiple projects at once. You are technically oriented, well-organized, and proactive in solving challenges. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders are key to your success in this role.

We hope you have:

• Previous relevant work experience - for example in project management, engineering, or technical sales
• Technical background, either through education or hands-on experience
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
• Excellent English skills (both spoken and written); Finnish and German are a plus
• Good skills in Excel and Microsoft Projects or similar project management tools
• Willingness to travel occasionally for project-related site visits

Additionally valuable skills:

• Understanding of international business environments and different cultural working styles
• Experience with design software (e.g., Vertex) or similar tools

What Champion Door can offer you:

• The opportunity to work on large-scale international projects in growing industries like aviation, heavy industry, and shipyards.
• A role with independence and responsibility, where you can take ownership of your work.
• A stable and internationally focused workplace—Champion Door is part of the financially solid Italian-owned BMP Group, and our industry continues to grow worldwide.
• Flexible work options—you can be based in Nivala, Vantaa, or our new Oulu office, or work remotely. The role includes some international travel.
• A skilled and supportive team that values collaboration and expertise.
• Employee benefits, including ePassi for well-being and culture.
• Salary in this position is approximately 3800-4500 €/month and will be negotiated individually.

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