Miika Jokinen
About Miika Jokinen
Miika Jokinen serves as the Global Sales Development Reps and Channel Sales Functions Lead at Varjo, where he oversees the company's global Channel Sales function and leads a team of Sales Development Representatives in the EMEA region. He holds a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from Aalto University and has extensive experience in sales and business development across various industries.
Work at Varjo
Miika Jokinen currently serves as the Global Sales Development Reps and Channel Sales Functions Lead at Varjo, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees the global Channel Sales function, focusing on professional use cases across various industries such as automotive design, aerospace, and medical training. He leads a team of Sales Development Representatives (SDR) in the EMEA region, working closely with high-profile clients including Boeing, Kia, Volvo, Lockheed Martin, Red Bull, Lufthansa Aviation, and Siemens.
Education and Expertise
Miika Jokinen holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Industrial Engineering and Management from Aalto University. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Engineering Business Management from the University of Warwick. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and business management, which he applies in his current role in sales and business development.
Background
Before joining Varjo, Miika Jokinen accumulated diverse experience in sales and business development across several companies. He worked at Petasense Inc. as a Sales and Business Development Manager from 2016 to 2018, where he operated in both the San Francisco Bay Area and Helsinki. He also held various positions at Varjo, including Global Channel Sales Lead and Channel Sales Manager, contributing to the company's growth and success in the market.
Achievements
Miika Jokinen is part of Varjo, a company that has secured over 150 million USD in Series D venture capital funding from notable investors such as Atomico and EQT Ventures. His leadership in the Channel Sales function has positioned Varjo to work with leading companies in multiple industries, enhancing the company's reputation and reach in the market.