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Est. Monthly
Estimated €2,639 - €3,121
Posted August 11, 2026 · 2 days agoLast seen August 13, 2026Deadline August 31, 2026
Opteam Ravintola Oy

Area Sales Manager

Helsinki, Finland
Onsite · Sales Manager
Full-time · Senior
Finnish
No People Management
How this salary compares
Salary Context: Area Sales Manager

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Salary analysis

Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Helsinki, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 93% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€2,070–€5,000). The listed pay band (€220–€260) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 2664 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Area Sales Manager
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
Market Average: Area Sales Manager€3,800/per month€4,000/per month€4,200/per month
All roles in Helsinki, Finland€2,070/per month€2,872/per month€5,000/per month
Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Senior)€220/per month€240/per month€260/per month
About the role

As Area Sales Manager for Finland, you will report to the Sales Manager, Nordics and take full commercial ownership of the Finnish market. You will manage and develop key distributor partnerships, expand relationships with end-users in the food and beverage industry, and actively drive new business across prioritised sectors. This is a strategically important role that combines long-term market development with hands-on field sales, offering genuine responsibility and a direct impact on Vikans market position in Finland. Working from a home office, you will have the autonomy to plan your own activities, manage your budget, and execute your sales strategy. The role includes full budget responsibility, yearly contract negotiations, activity planning, and monthly reporting to the Sales Manager of the Nordics. You will work closely in a team of other Area Sales Managers in the other Nordic countries and you will be supported by Vikans experienced sales team, application specialists, and CRM tools, including Salesforce, to help drive results and strengthen customer relationships. The position requires regular travel across Finland, typically two to four days per week, primarily in southern Finland, with occasional travel to other Scandinavian countries. The base salary starts from EUR 5,000 per month, with the final level determined by your experience and background in a comparable sales role. If you are a self-driven sales professional who thrives in the field, understands the food and beverage industry, and enjoys building long-term partnerships while owning your market - this role was built for you. Apply via Barona Careers. For further information, please contact the recruiting team.

Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Hold strategic and operational responsibility for Vikan's commercial presence in the Finnish market
  • Focus on food and beverage industry with additional coverage of foodservice, cleaning, and the public sector
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities within strategic sectors, especially end-users in food and beverage industry
  • Develop and manage sales relationships with key distributors and end-users, spending ~70% of time with end-users and 30% with distributors
  • Execute and follow up on sales and marketing activities using Salesforce CRM
  • Conduct site surveys, manage DoC documentation, and leverage Vikan's online presence to demonstrate value
  • Manage quarterly meetings with decision-makers, prepare minutes, ensure engagement of Vikan stakeholders
  • Conduct joint visits with sales team and co-visits with applications specialists
  • Manage product and hygiene concept training for key stakeholders including distributors and end-users
  • Prepare and maintain overall business plan for area, produce monthly sales reports, and carry out quarterly reviews
  • Negotiate and secure optimized contracts with key customers annually with Sales Manager
  • Represent Vikan at local trade shows and customer events

Requirements

  • Extensive and proven experience in B2B sales, with a demonstrated track record of achieving and exceeding targets
  • Previous experience working closely with or selling into the food and beverage industry - this is a firm requirement for the role.
  • Native Finnish language proficiency and strong professional communication skills in English
  • Ability to establish and maintain long-term commercial relationships with both distributors and end-users
  • Structured and self-directed working approach, with the ability to plan and manage an independent schedule from a home office
  • Willingness and ability to travel 2-4 days per week, primarily across southern Finland and occasionally to other Scandinavian countries

Skills & Technologies

Salesforce CRMCRM systemsAXAPTATargit
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