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AREA SALES MANAGER - FLOW CONTROLS

When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With more than 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. Area Sales Manager – Flow Controls Location: Home-based or Seaham, County Durham, United Kingdom Are you the new customer-focused, solutions oriented team player we are looking for? At Valmet, we serve our customers keeping in mind our core commitments: safety comes first, close to customers, solutions to your needs and people you can trust. Valmet have recently merged with Neles which now forms our Automation Flow Controls business line. As our Flow Controls Area Sales Manager, you’ll focus on building and maintaining first-rate relationships with customers, going out of your way to providing high quality valve-related product and service solutions. You’ll work independently to find ways of satisfying your customers’ needs whether that’s through one-off service activities, or replacement valves, parts, or ancillary equipment. You’ll follow through with potential leads, supporting the preparation of customer quotations, maintaining up to date information in our Sales systems and work with colleagues to provide the solutions your customers are after. Your sales region is ‘the UK’ and ideally, you’ll be based in the North of England but being based elsewhere will be considered. Some overseas travel may be necessary on an occasional basis. You’ll promote product and service solutions that bring added value to our customers, and you’ll support our customers throughout implementation. Your alignment with Valmet’s values of Customer, Renewal, Excellence and People all play a part in how you ‘live the values’ as you deliver on customer expectations. Requirements: Minimum 2-5 years of relevant experience in the field of valve / process equipment sales and/or engineering within the process industry, (you do not need to have experience in Valmet / Neles applications, but experience in similar products and/or services is required) Relevant educational background such as HNC/HND in engineering / technical subject (level 4/5) would be a bonus Ability to work under pressure in different customer situations, applying common sense and sound problem-solving skills to all you do Honesty, integrity and transparency are top personal qualities we are looking for Self-managed and ability to set your own daily and weekly priorities with the customer Experience and competence in using MS Office application as well as Customer Relations Management systems Passion for serving customers and for collaborating with your colleagues Appetite for applying world-class technology to our customers benefit Knowledge of our customers’ processes and/or process technology are considered as an advantage Fluent in English and a very strong communicator A valid driving licence and willingness to travel. We offer you a rewarding position within a global industry leader and an opportunity to help our customers succeed. You will be part of a skilled team of sales, projects and service delivery people that values your contribution and is willing to support your desire for learning. Our competitive compensation and benefits package include attractive bonus scheme, pension scheme, Company car or allowance and other benefits. Our offices are located in Seaham and Basingstoke. At Valmet, you’ll be working in a leading global company of more than 19,000 professionals with good opportunities for professional development. Additional information: For more information about this position, please contact Kevin Lusher, HR Manager on 01254 819037 (no agencies unless by invitation). To apply for this position, please complete our on-line application form including your CV and salary request. Join the team: valmet.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

Published: 11th December 2023