
Sales Manager
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("In Tampere, Finland: Sales Manager"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 92% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€2,835–€5,290). The listed pay band (€283–€395) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 8 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Sales Manager | €3,000/per month | €4,750/per month | €7,000/per month |
| In Tampere, Finland: Sales Manager | €2,835/per month | €4,250/per month | €5,290/per month |
We are building a sustainable future for industry and critical infrastructure through electrification, instrumentation, automation and digitalization across the lifecycle. Our reliable, high-quality solutions stem from broad technology expertise, flexible deployment, driving software, and proactive maintenance and lifecycle services. We are seeking a Sales Manager for the defence sector to strengthen Insta Industry’s sales organization. In this role you will primarily be responsible for developing accounts in the defence and security sector and creating new business opportunities in Finland and internationally. You will grow customer bases with a consultative approach and build long-term partnerships with defence authorities and security-critical actors. You will develop customer- and partner-centric solutions and services in collaboration with customers, partners and our technology and sales teams, identify future customer needs and translate them into business opportunities. You will create and maintain long-term customer relationships and reinforce Insta’s position as a trusted defence and security sector partner. You will be part of Insta Industry’s capable and fast-moving sales and marketing team, working closely with business units, experts and strategic partners and collaborating with Insta Advance’s sales specialists to build a comprehensive industrial defence offering. The role is permanent and full-time. The preferred location is Tampere, Sarankulma, but other Insta offices such as Vantaa are possible. We offer the possibility of hybrid work. The role includes travel within Finland and, when needed, internationally. Compensation consists of a monthly salary and annual bonus, based on your capability, experience and expertise.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Develop and grow customers in the defence and security sector and build new business opportunities in Finland and internationally
- Cultivate customer relationships with a consultative approach and build long-term partnerships with defence authorities and security-critical actors
- Develop solutions and service offerings in collaboration with customers, partners and internal teams
- Identify future customer needs and translate them into business opportunities
- Create and maintain long-term customer relationships and strengthen Insta’s position as a trusted partner in defence and security
- Work with the sales and marketing team, business units, experts and strategic partners to deliver industry-wide solutions
- Collaborate with Insta Advance’s sales experts to build the industrial defence portfolio
Requirements
- Convincing B2B solution-selling experience in manufacturing and the defence sector
- Ability to build trust-based customer relationships and long-term partnerships
- Understanding of technology business dynamics and long sales cycles with multiple stakeholders
- Strong negotiation and contract skills
- Proactive collaboration with other parts of the organisation to ensure delivery of sales commitments
- Ability to make quick decisions and respond to changing market conditions and customer requirements
- Technical degree in a relevant field
- Fluent Finnish and English; Swedish a plus
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
Bachelor
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Tampere, Finland | 69 |
| Vantaa, Finland | 17 |
| Espoo, Finland | 13 |
| Raisio, Finland | 12 |
| Helsinki, Finland | 11 |
| Pori, Finland | 10 |
| Porvoo, Finland | 10 |
| Lappeenranta, Finland | 9 |
| Kuopio, Finland | 9 |
| Oulu, Finland | 7 |
| Varkaus, Finland | 7 |
| Kokkola, Finland | 3 |
| Muurame, Finland | 3 |
| Sarankulma, Finland | 2 |
| Pääkaupunkiseutu, Finland | 1 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 7 |
| Cybersecurity Professional | 5 |
| Human Resources Specialist | 5 |
| Project Manager | 4 |
| Mechanical Designer | 3 |
| System Specialist | 3 |
| Automation Engineer | 3 |
| Project Engineer | 3 |
| Electrical Designer | 2 |
| Electrical Engineer | 2 |
| Network Security Specialist | 2 |
| Cyber Security Specialist | 2 |
| Automation Designer | 2 |
| Designer | 2 |
| Data Engineer | 2 |
| Sales Manager | 2 |
| Application Specialist | 1 |
| Data Scientist | 1 |
| DevOps Specialist | 1 |
| Embedded Software Developer | 1 |
| Head of Segment | 1 |
| Product Manager | 1 |
| System specialist | 1 |
| QA Lead | 1 |
| Legal Consultant | 1 |
| ICT Service Manager | 1 |
| Foreman | 1 |
| Team Leader | 1 |
| Cloud Architect | 1 |
| Embedded Developer | 1 |
| ERP Application Specialist | 1 |
| System architect | 1 |
| Test Engineer | 1 |
| Business Analyst | 1 |
| Senior/lead designer | 1 |
| Recruitment Specialist | 1 |
| Junior Cyber Security Specialist | 1 |
| Category Manager | 1 |
| Scrum Master | 1 |
| Senior Cyber Security Consultant | 1 |
| Purchaser | 1 |
| Software Architect | 1 |
| Electrical Commissioning | 1 |
| Cell Lead / Lead Developer | 1 |
| Automation and Electrical Apprentice | 1 |
| Business Controller | 1 |
| Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer | 1 |
| Hardware Engineer | 1 |
| Marketing Manager | 1 |
| Software Developer | 1 |
| Financial Controller | 1 |
| Marketing Specialist | 1 |
| Cyber Security Management | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 24 |
| Senior | 18 |
| Manager | 7 |
| Junior | 1 |
| Executive | 1 |
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