There is an immediate opening for a Product Sales Manager-Vacuum Washers position. This position will report directly to Marcos Braga, Senior Product Manager, Vacuum washers. 

The Product Sales Manager is responsible for serving as a product technical sales expert and a point of contact for internal and external customers. This position will play a critical role in the success of the overall group, so a business minded approach is required. You will aid in coordinating the development and preparation of proposals and be responsible for building and expanding the product line business, collaborating with sales, field service, customer service, repair/rebuild, supply chain, inventory, stockroom, manufacturing, and engineering resources. This position will be part of a project team executing installation of new/rebuilt equipment projects, hands on experience is a plus. 

Travel required: 50%-70% of the time. Some international travel may be required periodically. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Maintains an inquiry tracking database and a log of active and completed proposals, monitors the quotes, hit rate, and keeps up to date hot prospect listing. 

• Equipment trouble shooting on process aspect with equipment process audit and recommendations.  

• Reviews of contract language to assure compliance with company guidelines and refer to our legal department as needed. 

• Check all proposal work for accuracy and completeness prior to release for account manager/MSM and/or customer. 

• Support MSM with technical need information and customers meetings in NA.  

• Verifies and updates cost basis for quotations and recommends design modifications or alternative sourcing to reduce cost. 

• Assist the sales department in the gathering of field data and/or the presentation of the product to customers. 

• Wil work closely with Engineering for problem resolution and proposal development.  

• Assists the Senior Manager with forecasting including but not limited to warranty, hot prospects listing, potential bookings, and margins. 

• Monitors programs and procedures to ensure customer satisfaction. 

• Assists in the resolutions of customer complaints and disputes by implementing corrective and preventive action as needed. 

• Assists and recommends processes and improvements with respect to archiving our historical data for any current and future research needs. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College in Mechanical and/or equivalent experience in engineering, plus sales and/or service-related activities.  

• Understanding of pulp mill operation as it relates to the Vacuum Washers product line. 

• Strong organizational skills related to product standardization and the setup/ maintenance of workflow operating systems is required. 

• Excellent technical verbal and written skills required. 

We Offer
We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment that values innovation and supports development‑minded professionals who thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic setting. Our total compensation and benefits package is highly competitive and includes strong retirement offerings.

When Everything Works Together
Valmet is where talented individuals from diverse backgrounds come together. With 19,000 professionals worldwide, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries, and we support an even broader range of process industries with our automation and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, innovation, service expertise, and strong teamwork. Join us at www.valmet.com/careersna

Equal Opportunity Employer
Valmet is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non‑merit‑based factors.