Sales Engineer Vertriebsingenieur
de151 valmet
📍 darmstadt kaiserslautern germany🕐 14d ago🔗 workday
Job Description
**Sales Engineer / Vertriebsingenieur (m/w/d) – PEC, Pulp, Energy and Circularity**
At our **Valmet office in Darmstadt**, we are looking for a **Sales Engineer** to join our experienced team in Valmet’s **Pulp, Energy & Circularity** Business Area.
Valmet is a leading global supplier of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, with a strong focus on sustainability and environmentally efficient solutions.
**Your key responsibilities:**
* Provide technical and commercial support to the PEC CEN Sales Team in daily business
* Develop, manage and drive **service solution sales** across the CEN region, focusing on PEC-related technologies and applications
* Prepare, develop, and actively follow up on **technical and commercial proposals**
* Take responsibility for **cost calculations and product/project margins**
* Identify customer needs and develop **winning technical and service solutions** by combining Valmet technologies and value-added services
* Lead and coordinate internal proposal teams across a matrix organization
* Manage **field service projects**, including planning, coordination, and execution monitoring
* Lead and support **technical and commercial negotiations**, ensuring competitive and viable contractual agreements
* Build and maintain strong customer relationships and actively contribute to **customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships**
* Identify and develop **new business opportunities** in a proactive and customer-oriented way
* Support marketing and customer engagement activities to strengthen Valmet’s position in PEC, Pulp, Energy and Circularity markets
* Work closely with Sales, Technology Units, and other internal and external stakeholders across CEN
**Your profile:**
* Degree in engineering (M.Sc./B.Sc.) or business (B.B.A.) with strong technical understanding, or equivalent qualification
* This position may also be relevant for professionals with experience as a **Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Representative, Technical Sales Specialist, Technical Sales Manager, Project Sales Engineer, Solution Sales Engineer, Business Development Engineer, Application Engineer, or Technical Account Manager**.
* Experience in **technical sales, solution selling, or project execution**, preferably in energy, environmental, or process industries
* Strong commercial mindset with experience in **costing and margin responsibility**
* Knowledge of **PEC-related processes, energy solutions, or industrial applications** is an advantage
* Excellent **communication, negotiation, and influencing skills** in an international environment
* Strong customer orientation and service mindset with the ability to build trust and long-term relationships
* Structured, independent, and results-driven working style
* Fluent German and very good English skills, both written and spoken; additional languages are an asset
* Proficient in MS Office; experience with ERP/CRM systems is an advantage
* **Knowledge of Infor LN (ERP system) is beneficial**
* Willingness to travel within the CEN region (approx. 20–40%)
**What we offer:**
* A rewarding position within a global industry leader focused on sustainable and innovative solutions
* Opportunity to work with a **broad and advanced product and service portfolio** in PEC, Pulp, Energy and Circularity
* A collaborative international environment where you can actively contribute to business success and customer development
* A dynamic and growing market environment with opportunities for **personal and professional development**
* Flat hierarchies and an open team culture
* Attractive compensation package and benefits
**Additional information:**
For further information, please contact:
**Christian Humann**
Senior Sales Manager Pulp & Fiber Solutions
+49 173 30 80 519
We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible!