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Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 2d ago
Apply by Aug 24
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Senior Sales Manager will drive automation systems sales in the Energy and Process Systems market by identifying opportunities and managing the full sales cycle. They will collaborate with global teams to implement growth strategies and define technical solutions for key customers.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an engineering degree in automation, electrical, or a related field and possess solid experience in process industries. Proficiency in both Finnish and English is mandatory, along with knowledge of DCS systems and contract negotiations.
Full job description
Are you a customer-driven sales professional seeking a dynamic challenge? Join our team!
Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries worldwide. With over 225 years of experience and a team of 19,000 professionals, we deliver cutting-edge technologies that drive efficiency and sustainability. Our Automation Solutions business provides advanced control systems that optimize performance, reduce emissions, and improve energy efficiency.
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Sales Manager to grow our Energy and Process Systems (EPS) business in Northern Europe. Our focus Process industries in the region are Oil and Gas, Basic chemicals, Metals & Mining, Power-to-X, Biogas, Water and Wastewater treatment and Food Industry. Key customers in this role are typically End-Users, Consultants and EPC/OEM companies. Typical projects are greenfield and brownfield automation projects.
You can be based in any major Valmet location in Finland, such as in Tampere or Vantaa.
Your responsibilities
Drive the Automation Systems sales in the EPS market in the region, with a focus on Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and other products, by understanding customer needs.
Lead direct and indirect sales processes from opportunity identification to order closure, building strong relationships with existing and prospective customers and achieving sales targets.
Collaborate within EPS organization in defining and implementing the EPS growth strategy, including actionable plans for business strategy execution.
Conduct market research to identify new EPS customers and business opportunities. Stay informed on product launches and competitive landscape
Analyze technical DCS enquiries, and define technical and commercial solutions in collaboration with product experts.
Collaborate with Valmet´s global sales network and Service organization to ensure best possibilities for EPS service business growth and enhance customer satisfaction.
Who is the candidate we are looking for
Degree in Engineering: Automation, Electrical or related area.
Solid understanding and experience from some of the focus process industries
Some understanding of DCS systems in general
Knowledge in Legal process analysis, discussion and contract negotiations
Fluent Finnish and English skills are mandatory in this position.
Experience in Automation Systems sales towards Process industries in the region is an advantage
Availability to travel mainly within Finland
We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviours that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:
Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through
Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly
Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety
Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value
We offer
We offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment with meaningful projects that support industrial efficiency. The global presence fosters cultural exchange, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence.
Additional information
If you have any questions regarding the role and its responsibilities, get in touch with your future manager Olli Koivumäki via e-mail: olli.koivumaki@valmet.com. Questions related to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter at heidi.aalto@gmail.com Please note: Applications via e-mail will not be considered. Please make use of the email for questions only. You need to submit your application through our recruiting channel Valmet Careers no later than 23rd of August. We conduct interviews continuously; this means we might choose a candidate even before the closing of the application period.
We encourage our employees to a healthier lifestyle by being a Smoke-free Workplace.
When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.
Join the team – and lead the way with us! www.valmet.com/careers
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Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.
In 2024, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
Valmet has two focused segments: Biomaterial Solutions and Services and Process Performance Solutions. Valmet’s operating model consists of five business areas: Automation Solutions; Flow Control; Pulp, Energy and Circularity; Packaging and Paper; and Tissue. The business areas are supported by a separate Latin America unit and a China Chair. The Global Supply unit supports cost-competitiveness by optimizing and leveraging Valmet’s global scale in procurement and production.
Offices: Keilasatama 5, Espoo, FI 02150, FI
Process technologiesTechnologyAutomationServicesPulpPaperTissueEnergyFlow controlSustainability
Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.
In 2024, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
Valmet has two focused segments: Biomaterial Solutions and Services and Process Performance Solutions. Valmet’s operating model consists of five business areas: Automation Solutions; Flow Control; Pulp, Energy and Circularity; Packaging and Paper; and Tissue. The business areas are supported by a separate Latin America unit and a China Chair. The Global Supply unit supports cost-competitiveness by optimizing and leveraging Valmet’s global scale in procurement and production.
Offices: Keilasatama 5, Espoo, FI 02150, FI
Process technologiesTechnologyAutomationServicesPulpPaperTissueEnergyFlow controlSustainability