Senior Sales Manager

**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: [email protected]. Questions related to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter at [email protected] **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_