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Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Valmet’s vision is to become the global champion in serving its customers. Our 12,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed… read more to moving our customers’ performance forward – every day. Valmet’s services cover everything from maintenance outsourcing to mill and plant improvements and spare parts. The strong technology offering includes pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bio-energy production. Valmet’s advanced automation solutions range from single measurements to mill wide turnkey automation projects. The company has over 200 years of industrial history and was reborn through the demerger of the pulp, paper and power businesses from Metso Group in December 2013. Valmet’s net sales in 2016 were approximately EUR 2.9 billion. Valmet’s head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. "Valmet will focus on delivering technology and services globally to industries that use bio-based raw materials. Our competitiveness will be based on our leading position in our customer industries. Our goal is to be the global champion in serving our customers. Our comprehensive services offering, broad service network, and large installed base will provide a solid platform for growth."​ 1st Floor, Block 3, Nkwazi Office Park, 3 Dumat Place, Mount Edgecombe, 4300 SOUTH AFRICA
As a Regional Sales Engineer for Valmet Flow Control, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our presence in the dynamic Sub Equatorial Africa region in the O&G & MMM industries. Based in Johannesburg you will serve as the key liaison between Valmet our EPC, OEM and end-users, ensuring their needs are met with our comprehensive range of services and products.
What we offer:
Permanent contract with a competitive package
Medical aid and provident fund benefits
Company vehicle for business-related travel
Opportunity to join a well-structured multinational team.
Travel opportunities within Sub Equatorial Africa
Career development prospects within a global organization
Your responsibilities will include:
Building the project funnel for the assigned countries and maintaining strong relationships with EPC, OEM and end-users
Representing, presenting and technically supporting Valmet Flow Control’s entire range of products and services
Collaborating internally in country and inter-continentally with sales, operations, marketing, and service teams to meet customer objectives.
Leading customer account planning to ensure customer satisfaction and business growth -reporting activities all in sales force CRM.
Requirements:
Degree, Diploma, OR trade test in Instrumentation or mechanical engineering minimum.
Solid practical, technical background in instrumentation or mechanical engineering from industry
Sound technical & market knowledge of valves, actuators, and pumps
Experience of Mining & Metals and/or Oil & Gas industry and cross border travel into Africa
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar sales engineering role
Fluent in English; French & Portuguese proficiency will be considered a plus.
Willingness to travel approximately 50% of the time.
Proficiency with Microsoft tools such as excel/PowerPoint and Salesforce CRM
Supporting line mine manager, service teams and marketing with reports and market intelligence when required.
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