Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.
Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team as our Customer Solutions Project Manager for KONE Americas in KONE Moline, IL?
Do you enjoy analyzing customer’s technical needs and developing solutions to meet those needs?
Does offering value-engineering concepts to the Front Lines to provide innovative solutions in the modernization sector motivate you?
Do you thrive in organizing order processes, documentation, and technical details for modernization tendering purposes?
Are you skillful with technological tools such as MS Office, Excel, and Word?
Do you demonstrate a passion for quality and results?
Are you committed to promoting a safety culture in your team?
If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!
As our Customer Solutions Project Manager, you will successfully analyze, problem-solve and collaborate to ensure that objectives are completed by performing the required duties while working with your customers and colleagues. Your mission is to promote a positive culture by accomplishing safety and quality goals to achieve customer satisfaction and profitable business results.
You will bring 8+ years of relevant experience in elevator business field operations, branch, project management or selling. You will also use the knowledge gained through your Bachelor’s degree (Business, Engineering, or another relevant field) or several years' experience in elevator business field operations.
Hiring Requirements:
Engineering / Business / Technical background.
Broad business perspective.
Excellent understanding of KONE estimating systems, product applications, and order engineering processes.
Business, sales, and product application experience.
IT literacy. Fluent in MS Office, Excel, and Word skills.
SAP knowledge.
Experience of elevator industry and capability to survey and assess existing equipment.
Good communication skills, both written & spoken.
Customer focused with excellent attention to detail.
Basic knowledge of competitors’ technical solutions.
VB Specific: Site surveys, existing building modernization/installation methods.
Knowledge of supply engineering.
Good virtual collaboration skills.
Ability to travel when required.
At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
We hire diverse individuals because we believe diversity drives innovation.
We value your authentic self.
Diversity, equity and inclusion is embedded in our strategy and values.
Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.
Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation
We care about the communities where we live and work.
Just some of our many benefits include:
Competitive salary
Flexible work schedule
Opportunities to learn and grow
401K Employer Match
401k Employer Non-elective Contribution
Well-being Program
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Family & Medical Leave
Parental Leave
Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability
Buy-Up Long-term Disability
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Legal Insurance
KONE Credit Union
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
The hiring range for this role is $115,800 – 159,170. The compensation package offered will depend on their ability to meet the requirements of the role and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.
Variable Compensation
KONE Annual Bonus plan (60/40) based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.
Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career!
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
Read more on www.kone.com/careers