Area Sales Manager - Automation - South Atlantic

Deciding on a new career within Valmet can be an exciting prospect.  Every day there are teams of Valmet employees around the world who share the feeling of achieving something great – that feeling when everything works together.  Apply your expertise in new ways to continue the path of growth as an Area Sales Manager in Valmet’s Automation Business Line. 

The Area Sales Manager is responsible for achieving assigned revenue goals by developing sales programs and obtaining orders from customers in territories assigned.  Accountable for the sale and occasional service of Measurement products (Consistency and Solids Measurement Transmitters) to new and existing customer accounts.  Coordinates and participates in the product, project engineering and field service support work that are required for the sales to be developed.

Expectations:

To excel in the role, you should have experience in selling technical products in a process industry.  Ideally experienced in the paper mill or industrial process industries, you will be calling on customers, cultivating strategic relationships, and providing value-added solutions to the customer. Make calls on key customer representatives to promote Measurement products and to acquaint them with the entire Valmet Automation offering.

Develops and implements sales presentations, providing solutions to the customer’s process control needs. Working in a collaborative, results oriented, matrixed environment, communication and responsiveness is essential. Support and work closely with customers and deliver business results.

Expected Travel estimated to be up to 75%. The Territory includes South Atlantic Region United States, and you would be expected to live within the South Atlantic Region and within two hours of an airport.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• 5 years progressive application and sales experience in a process technology or pulp & paper industry preferred
• B.S. Degree in Chemical, Electrical (EET or EE), or P&P Engineering Technology. Other Technical Training and Experience will be considered.     
• Maintain a valid driver’s license. 
• Collaborate well and must work independently

We Offer

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.

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

This position is not available for internation relocation. Applicant must be living and authorized to work in the US.

Where everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 20,000 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 customer's performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careersna

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