Sales Manager, Energy and Process Systems

Valmet; Fatih; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet in Istanbul seeks a Sales Manager to lead direct and indirect sales of Energy and Process automation across Turkey, with occasional responsibilities in neighboring regions. You will own the sales journey from first contact to signed deal, coordinating with local and international teams to drive growth.

The role requires 5+ years in solution sales within energy and process industries, fluency in Turkish and English, and the ability to travel extensively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in solution sales within Energy and Process Industries.
• Turkish and English fluency in technical and commercial discussions.
• Experience selling automation solutions such as DCS/PLC/SCADA.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Turkey and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Drive direct and indirect sales of Energy and Process automation across Turkey (and occasionally beyond).
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline with forecasting and new business development.
• Identify and pursue opportunities with EPCs, partners and end clients to expand Valmet’s market presence.
• Lead consultative customer discussions from initial engagement through negotiation and closing.
• Collaborate with product, project, and service teams in Turkey and abroad to ensure smooth delivery.

Skills

Solution sales

Energy & Process industries

Turkish/English fluency

DCS/SCADA sales

Job description

Shape the Future of Energy and Process Automation in Turkey as Sales Manager

Are you ready to take the lead in growing advanced automation solutions in Turkey?
In this role, you drive impactful sales that help industrial customers improve performance, efficiency, and sustainability. You work at the heart of energy transformation, turning technical opportunities into long-term partnerships. Based in Istanbul, you collaborate closely with Valmet colleagues across Turkey and Europe while owning your sales journey from first contact to signed deal.

Your responsibilities

• You drive direct and indirect sales of Energy and Process automation across Turkey and sometimes in other countries, turning opportunities into successful projects
• You build and manage a strong sales pipeline, actively forecasting and developing new business
• You identify and pursue opportunities with EPCs, partners and end clients, expanding Valmet’s market presence
• You lead consultative customer discussions, from early engagement through negotiation and contract closing
• You collaborate with product, project, and service teams in Turkey and internationally to ensure smooth solution delivery

Expectations

• You have solid experience of 5+ years in solution sales within Energy and Process Industries
• You can identify clients’ value drivers and can lead the two‑way discussion, offering unique perspective to their business
• You communicate fluently in Turkish and English in both technical and commercial discussions
• You are comfortable selling technical automation solutions such as DCS and/or PLC/Scada systems
• You are willing to travel extensively within Turkey and occasionally internationally

To succeed in this role

To succeed, you combine strong technical understanding with the ability to build trust‑based customer relationships and close complex sales. You stay proactive in developing your pipeline and structured in managing long sales cycles. Your ability to collaborate across teams and translate customer needs into automation solutions is key to delivering results.

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviors that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:

• Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through
• Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly
• Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety
• Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

We offer

You get the opportunity to play a key commercial role in a global technology company shaping the future of energy and process industries. You join a collaborative and international work environment where your expertise and initiative truly make a difference. Valmet supports your professional growth and offers a permanent contract with an attractive compensation package.

Application deadline: September 30 2026

Information about our Talent Acquisition Process

• Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Selected candidates will be invited to a preliminary online interview.
• After that, the process may include up to three interviews and an online assessment.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 18,500 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, and we serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.
Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers