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Director – Sales - Energy & Process Automation Systems

North Wales, PA, USA + 1 more

Full-Time

Director – Sales

Energy & Process Automation Systems

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Valmet

Valmet

5,001-10,000 employees

No salary listed

Senior, Expert

North Wales, PA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Atlanta, GA, USA

The position will preferably be in Lansdale, PA but any of the major AS BL locations in North America will also be considered. Frequent travelling within the Sales Area is needed.

Category
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Requirements
  • Proven track record in sales and experience of Energy and other Process Industries.
  • Strong sales mindset and capability to work with customers on many levels.
  • Seasoned in working within a matrix organization, displaying exceptional adaptability and the capability to lead sales teams.
  • Working knowledge and hands-on experience with DCS systems
  • Previous Sales Management experience is an advantage.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to drive high-performance culture in the Sales Area.
  • Willingness to travel within the designated territory, with occasional support provided to other areas as required.
Responsibilities
  • Leading a Sales Area with profit & loss responsibility.
  • Balancing strategic goals with day-to-day operational demands leading to a strong execution.
  • Measured against set KPI’s, including but not limited to OR, GM, SGA, EBIT, sales funnel development, sales activity, sales management processes and customer satisfaction.
  • Building and maintaining long-lasting customer relationships and growing the business by opening doors to new customers.
  • Working together with Pulp and Paper Sales and Service in NA as well as with different internal stakeholders like Automation Systems (AS) Energy and Process Business Unit and AS Operations and sales colleagues in other Valmet Business Lines.
  • Frequent travelling within the Sales Area is needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • 5-10 years practical sales experience in an industrial environment, preferably in the energy sector
  • 4 year Engineering degree preferred but will consider combination of education and experience
  • Power plant process experience from CCPP, FBB and industrial CHP a benefit
  • Experience in working global matrix network

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Espoo, Finland

Founded

1938

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What believers are saying

  • Valmet's durable roll covers tap into the growing nonwoven textiles market.
  • Expansion of IQ Quality Control System enhances efficiency in sustainable packaging.
  • Record-high Q3 margin indicates strong financial performance despite slower market activity.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from ABB and Siemens may impact Valmet's market share.
  • Rising raw material costs could affect Valmet's profitability in paper and pulp.
  • Labor strikes in Finland may disrupt Valmet's production schedules and project deliveries.

What makes Valmet unique

  • Valmet focuses on lifecycle services, aligning with the servitization trend in manufacturing.
  • Advanced process control for pulping yield optimizes sustainable production in pulp and paper.
  • Valmet's barrier coating technology supports eco-friendly packaging solutions.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Remote Work Options

Meal Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

TEI Times
Mar 31st, 2025
Inside information: Valmet plans to renew its operating model to better serve customers with a lifecycle approach, and to increase efficiency

ESPOO, Finland, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - As announced in Valmet's Financial Statements Review 2024, on February 13, 2025, Valmet has initiated work to renew its strategy.

Lesprom
Mar 28th, 2025
Valmet launches new advanced process control for maximizing pulping yield

Valmet launches new advanced process control for maximizing pulping yield.

Food Infotech
Feb 27th, 2025
Valmet to Supply Advanced Barrier Coating Technology for Santa Maria's Paper Mill

With a workforce of over 19,000 professionals worldwide, Valmet is committed to innovation and customer success, continuously developing new automation and flow control solutions.

Fibre2Fashion
Jan 10th, 2025
Finland's Valmet unveils advanced roll cover for nonwoven processes

Valmet has introduced the Valmet Nonwovens Roll Cover WN, a durable rubber roll cover for the textile industry.

Nonwovens Industry
Jan 8th, 2025
Valmet Introduces New Roll Cover

Valmet introduces new Roll Cover.