Are you looking for a new opportunity in the field of IPR sales in an organisation that strongly supports professional growth? Would you like to use your expertise to drive a sustainable future while working in an inspiring community at the cutting edge of science and technology? VTT might be just the place for you.
VTT is one of the leading research organisations in Europe. What unites us at VTT is curiosity, a passion for learning and a devotion to finding solutions to global challenges and answers to our customers’ needs. We are now strengthening our VTT Sales team within our Commercial Operations organization. Get to know us further by exploring VTT’s research infra at VTT World.
We are looking for an experienced IPR Sales Lead to join our professional and committed team. We currently have one IPR Sales Lead and now we are seeking for another experienced person to drive growth in IPR licensing. As an IPR Sales Lead, you are responsible for VTT’s IPR portfolio commercialization, which is Finlands second largest patent portfolio. You identify new potential licensing opportunities, facilitate and lead sales negotiations together with your sales colleagues and develop IPR sales capability within the sales organization.
As our IPR Sales Lead you will sell a broad portfolio of different patents ranging ffrom bioplastics to quantum computing. You will lead IPR sales cases with the support of VTT IPR Management team. VTT is a well known and trusted partner internationally, and 50% of our sales are global.
As an IPR Sales Lead, you will operate as part of the sales organization function and focus on IPR licensing and selected litigations. You will work in close collaboration with the research teams, technology managers, and business support functions, as well as with VTT’s customers.
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As a person you are
For this position, we are looking for an ambitious person who drives results through IPR sales. You are an active team player with strong collaboration skills. As an effective communicator, you create networks both internally as well as externally. In addition, you are able to work independently, prioritize and manage multiple tasks in parallel. You are excited to work in an ambitious and international environment
We offer
This position offers you an interesting opportunity to be in a key role in creating impact to our customers, while driving business with IPR. You will have an opportunity to have great insight in VTT IPR and technology, arising from top-level research. In addition, the position provides possibilities to develop your skills within professional and committed IPR and technology transfer community in VTT as well as to be deeply involved in continuous development of creating impact and value from technology and IPR.
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For further information
Interested and want to know more? Please contact Pekka Karimaa (Head of Sales and Customer Partnerships) for more information by email or phone: pekka.karimaa@vtt.fi or +358405601749.
We look forward to hearing from you: Please send your CV and application with your salary request via our recruitment system by July 31st at the latest.
Location: Espoo
VTT is a visionary research, development and innovation partner. We drive sustainable growth and tackle the biggest global challenges of our time and turn them into growth opportunities. We go beyond the obvious to help the society and companies to grow through technological innovations. We have over 75 years of experience of top-level research and science-based results. VTT´s turnover and other operating income is 258 M€. VTT is at the sweet spot where innovation and business come together.
VTT – beyond the obvious.