Sales & Marketing Manager

About the job

Location: Oulu, Finland (Hybrid/ Remote options available)

Territory: Finland + Emerging Markets (North Africa & Gulf Region)

Employment type: Full-time / Permanent

www.gifinland.com

Key points about the role at a glance

Shape the future of Gold Island sales and marketing strategy

Hybrid from Oulu or remote anywhere in Finland and Emerging Markets (North Africa & Gulf Region) with flexibility and trust built into how we will work

Be part of Gold Island transformation from a small company into a successful digital marketing advancement services and consulting business provider

Why this role, and why now?

Gold Island is in the middle of a transformation. Were a Finnish company launched 1 year ago expanding from logistics into digital agency services, e-commerce, consulting and import/export trade

Our future lies in combining professional knowledge and technology to help businesses reimagine how they work

At Gold Island, we believe this transformation requires not only expertise, but also strong change and project management capabilities

We're now looking for:

We are looking for our first employee – a Sales & Marketing Manager based in Oulu – to lead commercial growth across Finland, North Africa and Gulf (GCC) markets

Your profile

Experience

· Extensive experience in sales, business development or marketing roles.

· Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.

· Has strong B2B sales experience, preferably from selling consulting services (professional services) and a proven track record in solution selling.

· Understands sales processes deeply and can turn insights into structure and rhythm.

· Strong understanding of the Finnish market and B2B sales dynamics, previous experience with international B2B sales (especially emerging markets) is a plus.

· Previous experience in telecommunications industry

· Familiarity with digital marketing tools (CRM, email automation, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Meta/ Google Ads)

· Fluent in English (required)

· Excellent communication skills

· Communicates clearly and is motivated by building something new, not just running what already works

· Strong financial and strategic acumen

Personal attributes:

· A dynamic, strategic and customer-focused Sales and Marketing Manager with a passion for delivering results to manage our sales operations in Finland / Emerging Markets and accelerate growth across our solutions portfolio

· Self-starter – as the first employee, you will help shape processes

· Comfortable working across time zones (Gulf: +1h, North Africa: -1h to -2h from Finland)

· Culturally aware and adaptable

The role in detail

As our Sales and Marketing Manager at Gold Island, you'll lead the Essentials Business Unit's sales - the core of our business, covering consulting and digital marketing advancement services

Your job is to drive growth through structure, and collaboration, while staying hands-on enough to know what's really happening with customers

Roughly 50 % of your role is about development, and 50 % is about being close to the field: Joining key customer discussions, closing complex deals, and ensuring we focus on the right opportunities

Key responsibilities :

· Drive Growth: Achieve and exceed revenue targets across defined markets and segments. Deliver outstanding results and play a key role in driving our commercial success

· Planning & Developing Strategies: Develop marketing strategies to create visibility and new demand. Develop and execute sales strategies for Finland, North Africa, and the Gulf region that deliver sustainable growth. Build a predictable, value-based sales model with clear processes and goals aligned with Gold Island objectives and long-term business goals. Collaborate in shaping business development and pricing strategies

· Customer success: Build and maintain strong B2B client relationships with key customers, manage partnership pipelines, ensuring exceptional service and loyalty. Help in solving real business challenges

· Market Expansion: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including emerging markets and untapped customer segments. Monitor emerging market trends in North Africa and the Gulf to identify new opportunities. Adapt marketing materials for cultural relevance. Manage digital marketing campaigns (lead generation, content, social media, SEO/SEM)

· Data-Driven Management: Deliver accurate sales forecasts and performance reports to support business planning and decision-making

· Individual Contribution: Drive your own sales activities and meet personal sales targets

About Gold Island

We're a Finnish company founded in 2025

We believe that technology and expertise should make work more meaningful, not more complicated

Our new journey focus on helping organizations rethink how they operate, collaborate, and grow using digital technology and automation. Transforming the way people collaborate, and work.

Help businesses streamline operations, enhance productivity, and enable sustainable growth.

We're building a future where technology empowers people, and we're doing it together

Our culture is simple: we trust, we care, and we get things done. You'll have space to experiment and genuinely influence where we go next.

Benefits & practicalities

· You'll work most closely with CEO

· Compensation: €38,000-€45,000 OTE (base + bonus), depending on experience and agreed compensation structure (typically between 60/40)

· Bonus model: Currently based on a percentage of total gross margin from sales, with final details to be refined together with the selected candidate

· Location: Hybrid work from our Oulu office or remotely from anywhere in Finland and Emerging Markets.

· Employment type: Full-time, permanent

· Growth: Dedicated time for studying and professional growth is included in your work

· Career progression: Real chances to influence the company's direction. Collaborative, low-hierarchy, and trust-based

· Well-being: Comprehensive health insurance

How to apply

If Interested, apply now or send your CV and a brief cover letter (in English) to : careers@gifinland.com

Gold Island is a multidisciplinary business services firm delivering reliable, innovative, and results-driven solutions across logistics, marketing, commerce, and international trade