PAF (Parts and Field Service) Product Sales Manager – UK

Valmet; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in automation solutions seeks a PAF Product Sales Manager in the UK to lead customer-focused sales initiatives in the Paper & Board industry. This role demands strong technical sales skills and a thorough understanding of customer needs to deliver innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have an engineering background, experience in technical sales, and excellent communication abilities. Benefits include flexible working options and a supportive team culture, with a focus on impactful projects.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Strong development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Strong background in paper & board industry or heavy engineering.
• Experience in technical sales production or process development.
• Strong English language skills for general communication.
• Full and valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Support sales and operations teams for regional clients.
• Document customer feedback to improve future service solutions.

Skills

Technical Sales

Customer Value Chain

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant HNC / degree-level qualification in engineering

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 Valmets performance parts and field service offerings improvement projects and bespoke solutions including Valmets 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. Youll 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 . 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 .

N o 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 19000 professionals close to customers we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

Join the team and lead the way with us!

Experience : Manager

Key Skills

IT Procurement,Lifting Equipment,Access Control,Commerce,Firewall,Financial Planning

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1