Valmet

sales manager for process filtration products

In short

This role manages sales of process filtration and chemical products across Central Europe for a manufacturer of filter fabrics and filtration products serving industries like chemical, mining, pulp and paper, and energy. It covers budget ownership, customer relationship management, market analysis, and collaboration with global product managers and R&D teams. The position requires at least 5 years of international sales experience, an engineering degree, fluency in English and German, and frequent travel (50–70% yearly) across Central Europe. The role can be based at a Valmet office in Austria, Germany, or Poland, or fully remote.

About
Valmet manufactures filter fabrics for demanding process conditions and offers a broad range of filtration products and technical support. Its products serve the chemical, mining, pulp, fiber, board and paper, energy production, waste processing, and food manufacturing industries.
Responsibilities
•Manage sales of process filtration and chemical products in Central Europe
•Own the sales area budget and sales responsibility
•Provide global product managers with market information about competitors and product performance
•Travel to visit customers and maintain strong customer relationships
•Develop the sales area and identify new business opportunities
•Provide regular market data and information using Compass and other internal tools
•Collaborate with global product managers, R&D, production planning, and production teams
•Maintain sales forecasts with global product managers and production planning
Requirements
•Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or equivalent
•At least 5 years of sales experience in international markets
•Effective written and oral communication skills in English and German
•Willingness and ability to travel mainly in Central Europe, 50–70% yearly
Nice to have
•Experience with filtration fabrics
•Knowledge of process filtration and the chemical or mining industry or equivalent
•Additional languages
Conditions
•The position can be located at any Valmet location in Austria, Germany, or Poland, or fully remote if no office is nearby
•Benefits vary depending on the successful candidate's location

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