Account Manager, Valve Automation Solutions

Valmet; Milano; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global leader in flow control solutions is seeking an Account Manager for Valve Automation Solutions in Milan, Italy. The role involves developing business, pursuing sales leads, and managing customer relationships in the Italian market. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4 to 5 years of commercial experience, along with knowledge in pneumatic actuators and strong problem-solving skills. The company offers a competitive benefits package and a hybrid work option.

Servizi

Permanent contract

Competitive package

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Competenze

• 4 to 5 years work experience in a commercial position within the Italian market.
• Broad product knowledge in pneumatic actuators and associated instrumentation.
• Native Italian speaker with minimum English proficiency of B1.

Mansioni

• Pursue sales leads by visiting existing and new customers.
• Negotiate prices and delivery times.
• Finalize sales orders and assess customer needs.
• Identify potential customers and foster relationships.
• Provide insights into sales leads and competitor activity.

Conoscenze

Sales skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical capabilities

Teamwork proficiency

MS Office tools (Excel)

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Valmet Flow Control Business is a global leader in flow control solutions and services. Our valves, pumps and valve automation technologies are known for quality, reliability and highest safety. Our customers operate in pulp paper and board industry, mining, metals, chemicals, refining, energy and many other process industries. With our market‑leading expertise, products and services we are committed to bringing our customers’ business forward.

We are looking for an Account Manager – Valve Automation Solutions to strengthen our Flow Control team in Milan, Italy. You will be responsible for the successful development and growth of business in Italy.

Responsibilities

• Actively pursue sales leads by visiting both existing and new customers.
• Negotiate prices and delivery times within authorized limits.
• Finalize sales orders.
• Assess customer needs and recommend suitable products and services.
• Identify researching and reaching out to potential customers, fostering positive relationships for future sales and repeatable business.
• Provide valuable insights into sales leads, customer feedback and competitor activity to the organization to implement responsive market strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or relevant similar qualifications.
• Minimum 4 to 5 years work experience in a commercial position within the Italian market for Actuators.
• Broad product knowledge in the field of quarter‑turn Pneumatic Actuators and associated instrumentation as well as Electric Actuators.
• Ability to adhere to established procedures and guidelines to be effective in product and service promotion and sales.
• Capability to formulate clear action plans and drive processes with multiple interdependencies.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, analytical capabilities and collaborative mindset.
• Teamwork proficiency and ability to work autonomously.
• Skills in using MS Office tools, especially Excel.
• Native Italian speaker with a minimum English proficiency of B1 level (both written and spoken).

Benefits

• Permanent contract.
• Competitive package and comprehensive benefits.
• Flexible working hours.
• Dynamic, innovative and professional work environment.
• Career development opportunities.
• Hybrid work option after a few months of onboarding.

Additional Information

If you have any questions related to the recruitment process please contact your recruiter Mariana Ferreira Henriques. Applications via e‑mail will not be considered. Please submit your CV through our recruiting channel Valmet Careers no later than October 26.

We conduct interviews continuously; this means we might choose a candidate even before the closing of the application period. Do not wait and apply soon we are expecting you.

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!