Solution Manager, Board and Paper Analyzers

Valmet; Tampere; On-site; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking a Solution Manager for Board and Paper Analyzers to drive business growth in the paper industry. This role involves managing commercial products, supporting sales, and collaborating with product management teams. Candidates should have expertise in papermaking processes, strong business and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced international environment. Excellent opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in international business development with a proven ability to drive results in a matrix organization.
• Familiarity with Valmet analyzers is an advantage.
• Proactive, self-directed, and collaborative working style.

Responsibilities

• Driving business growth through effective commercial product management.
• Providing professional sales support and setting performance guarantees.
• Collaborating closely with product management and global sales teams.

Skills

International business development

Knowledge of papermaking processes

Sales and negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Fluency in English

Data analytics proficiency

Education

Degree in Engineering (M.Sc. or B.Sc.)

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced professional with expertise in the wet end process of board, paper, or tissue machines? Do you combine strong business acumen with a passion for working globally in the paper industry—alongside a great team?

If you answer yes, you might be the person we’re looking for.

Valmet’s Automation business line is seeking a Solution Manager for Board and Paper Analyzers within the Analyzers, Measurements, and Performance Solutions (AMP) business unit. AMP holds global business responsibility for analyzers, measurements, and performance solution systems, primarily serving pulp and paper customers.

Responsibilities

• Driving business growth through effective commercial product management of selected products.
• Providing professional sales support, crafting winning value propositions, and setting performance guarantees for sales cases.
• Collaborating closely with product management and global sales teams to enhance our competitive edge.
• Supporting and developing business opportunities and engaging in business planning with sales regions to foster growth.
• Participating in customer meetings during the sales phase.
• Leading the creation of marketing materials in cooperation with our Automation marketing team.

We’re Looking For a Results-driven Professional With

• Experience in international business development with a proven ability to drive results in a matrix organization
• Solid knowledge of papermaking processes, particularly the wet end
• Familiarity with Valmet analyzers is an advantage
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills and/or experience in sales and negotiation situations
• Degree in Engineering in relevant field (M.Sc. or B.Sc.)
• Proactive, self-directed, and collaborative working style
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluency in English (written and oral); other languages are a plus
• Willingness to travel internationally (~60 days/year)
• A continuous learning mindset and proficiency in data analytics
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, global environment

What We Offer

We offer you an exciting and challenging position in a global business environment, a supportive and friendly team atmosphere, and excellent opportunities for professional growth within a leading international company.

Additional Information

Did we catch your interest? You can apply by 21.9.2025 by filling in our online application form. Please also attach your CV to the application.

For additional information, please contact Bogdan Pavlovic, bogdan.pavlovic @valmet.com or tel [phone]

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When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 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. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.

Join the team!