We are YOUR Shortcut…

Why Work For Us ? 

We provide you with the opportunity to gain new skills, network with the largest startup campus in the Nordics, and the experience of working with an incredible international team. As a member of our team, you are an integral part of our community. This means you will have FREE access to all of our activities aimed at developing you professionally and personally.

Want to know more? Check out our company values: https://new.theshortcut.org/values

What We Offer

We will provide you with a unique opportunity to:

• Make a positive impact on individuals and Finnish society by sharing your expertise and knowledge;

• Have a “seat at the table” and influence the direction and strategy of The Shortcut as our organisation grows;

• Work in the heart of the Maria 01 startup campus and gain access to extensive professional networks;

• Grow professionally by providing you with 2 hours of protected personal development time. Every. Single. Week.

We also offer you:

• A full-time contract;

• 2500€-3000€ p/m, depending on experience;

• Mobile phone benefits;

• Comprehensive occupational healthcare coverage;

• Travel and leisure time insurance coverage.

  
  

What We Are Looking For

We’re looking for a vibrant, brave go getter to be the Head of Sales and Funding. If you live for the chase, like meeting new people, and have a nose for opportunity then this is a role for you.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, economics or a related field;

• At least 3 years experience in sales;

• Experience with being accountable for deliverables and results;

• Understanding of the sales process and dynamics;

• A commitment to excellent customer service;

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

• Superb interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build rapport with both customers and suppliers;

• Able to work comfortably in a fast paced environment;

• Experience with HubSpot or similar software;

• An excellent grasp of English. Finnish is an asset but not mandatory.

  
  

What You Will Be Doing

You will be using your expertise and knowledge to grow, develop and secure our financial pipeline. You will do this by:

• Generating leads;

• Building bids and responding to public procurements;

• Helping determine pricing schedules for quotes, promotions, and negotiations;

• Giving sales presentations to a range of prospective clients;

• Coordinating sales efforts with marketing programs;

• Understanding and promoting company programs;

• Preparing and submitting sales contracts for orders;

• Preparing funding applications;

• Visiting clients and potential clients to evaluate needs or promote products and services;

• Maintaining client records;

• Answering client questions about products, prices and availability;

• Regular review of funding and open call projects;

• Handling the internal and external reporting associated with operations, projects and grants;

• Supporting as needed with service delivery, ad hoc projects and other items that may arise within the team.

  
  

 Who We Are

We are a small team of 8, all from different backgrounds. We are a reflection of our community, which allows us an authentic, empathic and practical approach to serving our community. We are the voice for immigrant professional integration in Finland, and the number one source for results in unemployment. We are owned by the Startup Foundation. Our sister companies are Slush, Junction Maria 01, and Wave Ventures.