Process Front-End Sales Manager

Metso Outotec; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in sustainable mining solutions is looking for a Process Front-End Sales Manager in Kelowna. You will engage with customers early in project development, guiding project scope and supporting process designs. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in front-end sales and proposal writing, and strong technical knowledge in mineral processing. This hybrid role involves 30-50% travel to customer sites. Join us and help drive the industry toward a greener future through sustainable practices.

Benefits

Occupational healthcare

Generous benefits plan

Global incentive program

Hybrid working possibilities

Extensive learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in proposal writing, site operations or front-end sales.
• Comfortable engaging with customers at early project stages.
• Ability to translate customer needs into structured inputs for bids.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand process requirements and objectives.
• Build long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
• Support high-level flowsheet development aligned with Metso's product portfolio.
• Maintain records of customer interactions in Salesforce.

Skills

Technical background in mineral processing

Proposal writing

Front-end sales experience

CRM experience (Salesforce or similar)

Job description

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

Job posting end date: 01/16/2026

Introduction

We are seeking a Process Front-End Sales Manager to join our Metso team. You will be responsible for engaging with customers at the earliest stages of project development to understand their needs and objectives, which involves guiding project scope, supporting conceptual process designs, and initiating process requests that lead to formal bids. Your role plays a crucial part in shaping high-quality project opportunities and ensuring strong technical foundations, which will positively impact successful proposals and business growth. In this position, you will report to the Front-End Sales Management.

This position is mainly located in the Vancouver area. This position will involve approximately 30–50% travel to Vancouver mostly and other customer sites, industry events, and project meetings.

What you’ll do

• Engage with customers early in project development to understand process requirements, objectives, and constraints.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders across engineering, procurement, and operations.
• Guide junior mining companies and customers in defining project scope and technical direction.
• Support high-level flowsheet development and conceptual process designs aligned with Metso’s product portfolio.
• Conduct or support process studies at customer sites to define equipment needs and create inputs for bids.
• Initiate and manage process requests in Salesforce, setting the stage for the Proposal Team to develop formal proposals.
• Provide strategic input on technology selection and overall project feasibility.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, studies, and project status in Salesforce, keeping the FES & NCA Minerals team aligned.

Who you are

• You have a technical background in mineral processing, process engineering, or a related field.
• You have 3+ years of experience in proposal writing, site operations and/or front-end sales.
• You are comfortable engaging with customers at early project stages and working towards becoming a trusted technical advisor.
• You can translate customer needs and process study outcomes into clear, structured inputs for bids and proposals.
• You are collaborative and work effectively with sales, product, R&D, and proposal teams.
• You are organized and disciplined in managing multiple opportunities and customer interactions.
• Nice to have: Experience working with Salesforce or similar CRM systems.

What’s in it for you

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
• Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, and engagement surveys.
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us? Click ‘Apply now’ to leave your application.

For additional information, please contact Ashley Koepke, Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist at [e-mail].

We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.