Sales Manager

Are you eager to take the lead on growing KILROY’s position in the Finnish market while nurturing the talents and ambitions of our Team?

Then you might be the ideal candidate for this important role within KILROY.

About KILROY

KILROY is your go-to travel brand for young-minded people, looking for life-defining adventures anywhere in the world. We've always believed that travel has the power to shape people - and people have the power to shape the world.   

Our centrally located offices are where travel dreams come true. This is where we meet customers face-to-face and help them plan the kind of adventure they'll never forget.

We’re a close-knit team who keep things relaxed but professional - we support each other, and we care deeply about the trips we create. Everyone here has their own travel journey, and we bring that passion into every conversation. That’s how we bring the power of travel to life - the KILROY way.  

Read more about what it’s like to work in KILROY on our LinkedIn profile and about the Kilroy Group here.

About the job

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Sales Manager with strong commercial understanding and a hands-on approach to lead our Finnish sales teams. This is a unique opportunity for a driven professional who is eager to shape and develop our market while empowering our people.

As Sales Manager, you will play a key role in establishing and growing our presence in Finland over the coming years. You will be instrumental in building momentum, driving commercial success, and securing a strong market position - setting the direction for KILROY Finland.

You will be leading our teams in Finland, currently consisting of 11 employees based in our office in Helsinki and Turku, covering both individual and group travel. These teams will be your closest work relations, but you will also collaborate closely with stakeholders at our head office in Copenhagen and with the Sales Management Group representing KILROY’s eight markets.

The Sales Management Group meets approximately twice a year (May & September) in Copenhagen, where leadership and competence development are always central themes. At KILROY, we believe that strong leadership is the foundation for achieving both business success and personal growth, alongside fostering a high-performance culture.

Tasks and responsibilities

As Sales Manager your key responsibilities are:

• Responsible for and managing local budgets, primarily sales- and staff-cost budgets
• Lead, inspire and develop the team cultivating a growth mindset
• Ensure a strong high-performance culture
• Ensure individual and team development to support the needs specific to KILROY Finland
• Monitor and report on sales performance metrics, adjusting initiatives and activities accordingly
• Build and nurture relationships with key Finnish stakeholders including national student unions and similar travel industry relevant networks
• Ensure work safety, motivation, and work happiness in accordance with the company values, policies, and staff guide

About you

Skills and experience

We have high expectations of you – and so, you should have of us!

You can identify yourself with the following profile:

• You are ambitious and goal-oriented
• You have strong business acumen and a data-driven mindset
• You are experienced in leading and developing sales teams and have an established track record
• You like working in a high-performance culture and take responsibility for your own as well as your team’s development
• You are outgoing and have strong communication skills 

Our corporate language is English, so you must be fluent in English.

And of course, you are a traveler at heart and have experienced the positive impacts of travelling yourself.

We offer

• Passionate and driven colleagues in a vibrant, young working environment
• High degree of flexibility and ability to influence your role
• Competitive salary (EUR 4.500 - 5.500 depending on relevant experience and track record), bonus program
• Onboarding program and continuous leadership development
• Attractive travel opportunities
• A vibrant staff association with a strong focus on social events and team building activities 

About recruitment and onboarding

If you think there is a match between you and the role of Sales Manager, fill out the application form and upload your CV. And if you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We are looking for someone with the right mindset and attitude – the rest can be learned.

After the application deadline, we will go through all applications and invite potential candidates for an interview.

Start date is expected to be by January 1st, and part of the onboarding will take place in our head office in Copenhagen. Please indicate in your application when a start date would be possible.

If you have questions for the role or the process, don’t hesitate to reach out to the recruiting responsible, Chief Business Officer Jacob Strømfeldt either by email jast@kilroy.net.

About us

We help break down borders, shift perspectives, and open minds. Whether it’s through shared adventures, meaningful cultural experiences, or stepping out of your comfort zone, a journey with KILROY is a step toward a more connected, curious, and open-minded world.  

Our story started back in 1946, when in post-war Scandinavia, student travel organisations laid the foundation for what would later become KILROY. Today, we’re market leaders in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, and the UK. KILROY is part of the Kilroy Group, which includes 7 brands (BENNS, Education Abroad, ISIC, Jysk Rejsebureau, KILROY, MyPlanet, and Winberg Travel). Together, we’re more than 400 passionate travel professionals across Europe, generating a total turnover of DKK 1,450 million in 2024.