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 automation and flow control solutions 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 Marine Automation Systems business. Key customers are shipyards, shipowners and marine engineering companies in Finland. Typical projects are automation systems to newbuilds and vessel retrofits.

You can be based in some major Valmet location in Finland, such as Vantaa, Raisio or Tampere.

Your responsibilities

• Manage the Marine Automation Systems sales in the region, focusing on IAS systems and other Valmet products. Drive value-adding sales by understanding customer needs and differentiating with Performance Solutions offerings. Collaborate with the Business Unit to develop compelling value propositions.
• Lead direct and indirect sales processes to meet or exceed sales targets. This includes building relationships towards the existing and new customers, securing opportunities to quote, obtaining orders and organizing customer visits.
• Support the Head of Marine in defining and implementing the marine growth strategy, including actionable plans for business strategy execution.
• Conduct market research to identify new marine customers and business opportunities. Stay informed on product launches and competitive landscape.
• Analyze technical IAS enquiries and define scope and sales solutions in collaboration with Business Unit.
• Collaborate with Valmet´s global marine sales network and Service organization to ensure best possibilities for business growth and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with all HSE, legal, and internal Valmet rules and procedures.

Who is the candidate we are looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, in Automation, Electrical or related area 
• +7 years’ experience in Marine Automation Systems sales in the region
• Solid understanding and experience from marine industry
• Some understanding of IAS systems in general  
• Ability to implement sales strategies
• Knowledge in Legal process analysis, discussion and contract negotiation.  
• Fluent Finnish and English (mandatory). Fluency in Swedish is seen as an advantage.
• Good presentation and negotiation skills.
• Availability to travel up to 50% of your working time mainly in Finland.

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.

We also offer you competitive compensation and rewards: bonus plan, company car, health insurance, flexible work arrangements, continuous learning opportunities and many other wellness and leisure benefits.

Additional information

Please fill in the electronic application form with your CV attached as soon as possible, but no later than March 15th, 2026. We are reviewing applications as they come and might conduct interviews already during the application period.

If you have questions about the role, please contact Olli Koivumäki, Director, Energy & Process Systems, North Europe via e-mail: olli.koivumaki@valmet.com. Please kindly note that we do not accept applications or CVs via email.

We’ll use a variety of selection methods in the recruitment process, e.g. video screening, personality questionnaires, ability tests and interviews.

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. With over 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, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork. www.