Overview
Type: Full-time
Location: Simonkatu 6, 00100 Helsinki
Application DL: 24.11.2024
DataSpace, the pioneer of data spaces in Europe, is looking for a (Junior) Data and Pre-Sales Specialist to join their team.
As a (Junior) Data and Pre-Sales Specialist, you will be responsible for prospecting new customers and developing customer relationships with support from the experienced DataSpace team. You will actively contact companies and gather information on how companies can benefit from DataSpace’s services. You will get to brainstorm and develop ways to utilize data in the business together with the team and clients.
The ideal candidate for this role has interest in deepening their knowledge of data topics and performing pre-sales activities. You understand the importance of data in business and have ideas on how to make the most of it. Also, terms like circular economy and sustainability in business are fascinating to you. You possess strong interpersonal skills and are not afraid to reach out to customers. However, more important than experience is a curious mindset and a desire to develop both yourself and the DataSpace business.
DataSpace is looking for:
-Relevant higher education studies in business or technical field, for example Information and Service Management
-Some prior experience in sales, customer service and/or data related work
-Knowledge and interest in data processing and its utilization in business
-Strong interpersonal skills with proactive and sales-oriented approach
-A full working proficiency in English, Finnish skills are considered as a strong advantage
DataSpace offers you:
-A role in an innovative company – DataSpace is a pioneer in promoting data economy
-An opportunity to improve your skills in sales as well as utilization of data in business
-Modern office in a central location in Helsinki
-The possibility to work flexibly remotely
-Opportunity to write a thesis for DataSpace if you have ongoing studies
Practicalities:
This is a full-time and permanent position, and the ideal starting time is February 2025. You will be employed directly to DataSpace Europe. Their office is located in Kamppi, Helsinki, but you can work flexibly remotely from anywhere in Finland with occasional visits to the office. Salary in this position is around 3000-3500 €/month (gross) + commission depending on the level of your experience, and will be negotiated individually.
Sounds like the next step in your career? Please submit your CV and motivation letter in PDF-format by the latest 24th of November 2024 via our application system here: https://emp.jobylon.com/applications/jobs/260784/create/. Please also mention your salary request and possible starting date in your application documents. We are actively reviewing applications throughout the application period and processing them in the order they are received. Remember to use the application system, we do not accept applications by email.
You can familiarize yourself with DataSpace here: https://www.dataspace.fi/ and the data platform here: https://www.dataspace.fi/en/data-intermediation-service
For more information about the recruitment process contact aTalents Senior Recruitment Consultant Kati Hautakoski (+358 50 552 0419, kati.hautakoski(at)atalent.fi).
Company description
DataSpace Europe is an European expert organization with a strong ownership background and more than 30 years of experience in promoting the data economy. It is the first data intermediation service registered in Europe. DataSpace develops and offers data intermediation services across Europe for various industries and supports organizations in the development of data-driven business. The company works daily for a fairer data economy with European networks.
Source: Job Market Finland’s customer information system