Job Description
Are you ready for your next career challenge in Technical Sales, and have a passion for the Paper & Board industry?
We are looking for a PAF (Parts And Field Service) Product Sales Manager to lead customer-focused sales initiatives and deliver innovative solutions that help our customers achieve peak performance.
In this role, you will champion Valmet’s performance parts and field service offerings, improvement projects, and bespoke solutions—including Valmet’s Industrial Internet and service agreements—across the UK. You will work closely with customers and internal teams to understand their needs and convert them into effective solutions that improve processes and competitiveness.
As the key point of contact for these topics, you will collaborate with the Mill Sales Manager for your regional clients and build strong relationships with stakeholders. Your ability to influence without direct authority and work across a matrix organisation will be critical to success.
Your Responsibilities
* Develop and execute sales plans to improve customer processes and competitiveness
* Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams and customers to deliver tailored solutions
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders while confidently understanding the customers' needs
* Support the Valmet sales and operations teams for your regional clients
* Collect and document customer feedback, call reports, and learnings to help improve future Valmet service, solutions, and agreements
* Successfully convert our customers' needs into effective solutions for all aspects of their process, supported by the global Valmet family
Expectations for you
* Strong background in paper & board industry or heavy engineering/ or detailed knowledge of paper making
* Experience in technical sales, production, or process development process, R&D or equivalent combination of education and experience
* Relevant HNC/degree-level qualification in engineering
* Strong experience of Customer Value Chain
* Strong English language skills for general communication and commercial discussions
* Willingness to travel 40–50%
* Full and valid UK driving license
To succeed in this role
You will need deep industry knowledge, strong teamwork and communication skills, and the ability to influence both internal and external key stakeholders without direct authority. Your success also depends on converting customer needs into effective solutions and collaborating across a matrix organisation.
Leadership Principles
At Valmet, we succeed together by living our Leadership Principles:
* Take accountability – Act with ownership and follow through
* Lead with courage – Champion change and try bold ideas
* Build on trust – Listen to understand and create psychological safety
* Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries and focus on customer value
We offer
We offer you a challenging and rewarding position in a well-performing team, where you can put your expertise to good use. Valmet believes in strong development opportunities and career growth within a global company. You’ll enjoy an excellent benefits package, a supportive team culture, and the chance to work on impactful projects. Flexible working options and modern tools support your success.
Want to know more?
Did we catch your interest? For further information, please contact Senior Manager, EMEA Finishing Sales Matthew Lees matthew.lees@valmet.com. Apply today and take the next step in your career!
Please note! Make use of the email for questions only. Applications via e-mail will not be considered. We receive application only via our recruiting site Valmet Careers, by 7 January 2026.
No agencies unless approved by request.
When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.
Join the team – and lead the way with us!
www.valmet.com/careers