Mill Sales Manager, West U.S.

We are currently looking for a Mill Sales Manager to clearly understand the needs and concerns of our customers. In this position, you will play a key role in building and maintaining solid working relationships with customers and our internal Valmet network. You will promote Valmet solutions for our customers covering a territory within the Western part of the United States - Oregon, Washington

As the key point of contact for regional clients, building and maintaining relationships while confidently understanding the customers' needs will be a strong priority. With your technology background within the Pulp & Paper industry, and understanding of customer needs, you will successfully convert our customers' needs into effective solutions for all aspects of their process. You have the lead in developing and executing sales plans to improve customer’s processes and to increase competitiveness,. You are also responsible for collecting and documenting customer feedback, call reports, and learnings to help improve future Valmet Service, solutions, and agreements.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

Strong Technology/pulp process background in Pulp Industry

Approximately 8 - 10 years related experience in various positions in technical sales, production, process development, R&D or equivalent combination of education and experience
Willingness to travel approximately: 75%
Experience in communication and commercial discussions
Strong experience of Customer Value Chain
Solid team working, finding the right internal resources, communication/presentations skills, ability to persuade and influence both internal and external key stakeholders
Ability and skills to work in a matrix organization and to influence on people without having direct line organization reports

In return we offer:

We offer a dynamic work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and energetic setting with opportunities for continual growth. We're looking for team-oriented people with a willingness to learn and contribute to our customers’ success. This includes a generous wage starting between $116k-154k/annual* and benefits package that offers a 401k with company match as well as company funded pension.

*Salary range is intended to provide a general guideline. Actual compensation will be determined based on market data, internal equity, and candidate credentials.”

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Additional information:

You will report directly to the Regional Manager, North and be a member of the regional Mill Sales Team. This position is relocation eligible, however authorization to work in the United States is highly preferred.