Are you a dynamic, results-oriented leader with a passion for driving growth and leading high-performing teams?
Valmet is seeking a seasoned professional to take on the role of Director, Sales & Services for the Sub Equatorial & South Africa region. This position reports directly to the Vice President, MEIA Market Area and plays a critical role in shaping the future of our Flow Control business in the region.
About Valmet
At Valmet, our vision is to become the global champion in serving our customers and advancing industrial performance.
Our Flow Control Business Line delivers mission-critical technologies and services to process industries including oil & gas, refining, chemicals, pulp & paper, metals & mining, and renewable energy. With a portfolio that includes industrial control, on-off and safety valves, actuators, valve controllers, and related services, we support our customers in achieving operational excellence and environmental efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a regional strategy to drive profitable and sustainable growth in the Sub Equatorial & South Africa market.
- Lead the Sub Equatorial & South Africa Sales & Services team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Manage the region’s full P&L, ensuring achievement of financial targets including orders, sales, and margins.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, identifying opportunities to meet evolving equipment and service needs.
- Promote and uphold a strong Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) culture in all business activities.
What We’re Looking For
- A strategic and energetic leader with strong communication, technical, and business acumen.
- Proven ability to lead in a matrix organization, set clear goals, delegate effectively, and deliver results.
- Deep understanding of Flow Control technologies and customer environments, with a focus on delivering high-performance, value-driven solutions.
- Strong relationship-building skills and the agility to navigate complex, fast-changing markets.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Minimum 15 years of sales experience in the valves and automation industry.
- In-depth knowledge of the Flow Control sector, with experience in Oil & Gas, Refining & Petrochemicals, and EPC contractors strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated success in team leadership, strategic planning, and customer engagement.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style.
- Ability to travel as required.
Application deadline: August 7, 2025
What We Offer
At Valmet, you’ll join a truly global organization with a diverse team of experts who inspire and support one another. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the business, grow professionally, and make a lasting impact in a dynamic and evolving industry.
When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 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, and 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.
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