Area Sales Manager

**Blåkläder Area Sales Manager – Southeast Finland (Kymenlaakso & South Karelia)** Do you want to build your career in the service of a strong international brand? _The Blåkläder Group is one of Europe's leading suppliers of heavy-duty workwear. We currently operate in 28 different countries. Our goal is to continue the strong growth of recent years, and for this, we need motivated high-achievers. Our objective remains to strengthen our position as one of Finland's leading brands for heavy-duty workwear, safety shoes, and work gloves. Our range is very extensive and highly regarded among industry professionals. With our own production and design, we can guarantee functionality and quality down to the smallest detail._ We are now looking for an eager-to-learn, proactive, and goal-oriented Area Sales Manager to be responsible for the Kymenlaakso and South Karelia regions. Apply for the position immediately, no later than Monday, August 31, 2026. Your primary responsibility will be new customer acquisition in the designated area in cooperation with regional resellers. The area of responsibility also includes supporting and developing the retail field. The primary regions will be Kymenlaakso and South Karelia. You will work in close cooperation with the Blåkläder sales team. With a proactive and active approach, you will be responsible for mapping new customers: arranging meetings by phone, meeting customers, and ensuring the sale in cooperation with the reseller. Your place of work is located in Lappeenranta, and the job requires travel throughout the area of responsibility. **Your workday consists of, for example:** - Active acquisition of new customers - Arranging and conducting customer meetings - Cooperation with regional resellers - Supporting and developing resellers - Presenting workwear solutions to end customers together with resellers - Building long-term customer relationships - Planning and developing sales in your own area. You will succeed in the role if you are not afraid to pick up the phone, are active with end customers in the field, and drive things determinedly to completion. You are motivated by targets and want to see the results of your work in practice. **We expect from you:** - 1–3 years of experience in B2B sales - An active and proactive approach to work - Excellent interaction and cooperation skills - Genuine interest in sales work and customer encounters - Proactivity in contacting new customers - A desire to develop into a top-class B2B salesperson - Goal-orientation, energy, and perseverance - Suitable education (e.g., commercial field) - Fluent Finnish language skills - Proficiency in Swedish and English is considered an advantage - Valid Class B driver's license. Previous experience in the workwear industry is not essential. We value above all the right attitude, willingness to learn, and the ability to build long-term customer relationships. **Why Blåkläder?** - A brand respected by industry professionals - Opportunity to be part of a youthful, dynamic, and entrepreneurial sales team - We offer a long-term career path enabling development for a committed and persistent high-achiever - We offer competitive pay, modern tools, and a developing and encouraging working atmosphere - You will receive comprehensive induction in products and operating methods - You will have an independent, responsible, and versatile job - As an international company, we still have the relaxed atmosphere of a small company **Apply now** Send your application, CV, and salary request with the subject "Aluemyyjä Kaakkois-Suomi" by August 31, 2026, to: mikko.matilainen@blaklader.com and tomas.akerman@blaklader.com We process applications during the application period and will fill the position as soon as a suitable person is found, so it is advisable to apply as soon as possible. Further information about the position can be provided by: Mikko Matilainen 050 579 2711 Phone hours: · Tuesday 11.8. 13:00–14:00 · Monday 17.8. 13:00–14:00