Sales Manager

That feeling when… everything works together is what makes working at Valmet uniqueValmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19.000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.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.Sales Manager (m/w/d) Pulp & Paper AutomationReady to unlock resource efficiency among Pulp & Paper customers in German area? Obtaining customer-oriented mindset to drive Pulp & Paper customers beyond success?We are looking for a Sales Manager to further strengthen our position in the Pulp & Paper Automation German market area.As a Sales Manager you are responsible for sales of Valmet Automations Solutions to our Pulp & Paper customers mainly in East and Central Germany. Solution portfolio consists of Valmet DNAe Automation (DCS), Quality Management systems (QCS, Machine Vision, profilers) and Analyzers & Measurements as well as Optimization applications to our customers.You would be welcomed into a team of Sales Managers handling sales in the Central Europe area. Besides your sales colleagues you would be working closely with Automation Solutions Business Group providing you the technical expertise on solutions and products. Lifecycle commitment is one of our fundamentals - local service is an internal key stakeholder to you when answering customer needs.Your location is Germany (Eastern Region preferred, remote work option when not travelling), and you have the ability and willingness to travel to meet customers regularly. Main area is East and Central Germany.Your responsibilitiesLeading and being accountable for sales in defined area and solutions, mainly in East and Central GermanyManaging sales cases from the development phase into contract signature including preparation of technical and commercial quotations and delivery contractsMaintaining and expanding customer relationships and managing customer satisfactionTravelling up to 50% of working timeCollaboration between Sales colleagues, Solution Managers and Service teams located in Germany and in FinlandWho is the candidate we are looking forExperience in the field of Process Automation or Sales is requiredCustomer focused approach with solid sales and negotiating skillsExperience in Pulp and/or Paper industry and processes is a plusProactive ownership and accountability in driving customer successKnowing Valmet Automation Solutions and/or automation solutions to the Pulp&Paper industry is seen as an advantageWillingness and ability to travel and actively visit customers is requiredFluent in German and English (mandatory in both). Additional languages are a plusWe offerWe 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. You will also benefit from competitive compensation, bonus plan, company car, health insurance, flexible work arrangements, continuous learning opportunities and many other wellness and leisure benefits.If you have any questions regarding the role and its responsibilities, get in touch with your future manager Martin Grundmann via phone:. Questions related to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter Mariana Ferreira Henriques:Please note Applications via e-mail will not be considered. Please make use of the email for questions only. You must submit it through our recruiting channel Valmet Careers no later than December 22ndJoin the teamValmet GmbHMarienburgstrasse 35 •Darmstadt