Remote
SaaS
himalayas
About this role
Are you a professional looking to expand your career with an industry front runner?Deciding on your next employer is not a decision to be made lightly. But if you want to work on the front lines of development, shaping the field as you go, keep reading to see
what we have to offer!Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company,
we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Apply your expertise in our industry leading team of automation professionals.As an EPSSales Manager, Automation, you will be responsible for promoting and selling Valmet solutions to our chosen energy and process industry customers.
Purpose of the position is to promote and sell Valmet solutions to our chosen energy and process industry verticals, ensuring our competitiveness and profitability. Important to the position is the ability to develop and maintain a winning strategy and roadmap to guarantee that financial targets are met.
Manage sales of Valmet’s portfolio for energy and process industry verticals, including but not limited to the Valmet DNA DCS system, Valmet DMM condition monitoring, Advanced Process Control Solutions, and Valmet’s Industrial Internet solutions.
Actively pursues new sales leads Confidently presents Valmet’s solutions to customers in various settings, including customers site, at trade fairs, seminars, and webinars. Coordinates with internal and external business partners to take a lead role in the sales phase.
Takes responsibility to ensure that provided sales targets are met or exceeded Competencies - Ability to manage, plan and sustain sales process. Understands of the link between customer needs and Valmet offering. Possesses general business and customer knowledge and understands the link between revenue and expenses and volume and profitability.
Ability to communicate and collaborate internally and externally. Building and maintaining an active network of strong wo
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
Manager-Level
Departmental buyers and team leads
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Sales Manager
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Ownership stake offered
SaaS — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
- "We built something in-house already"
- "We don't have budget until next quarter"
- "Our team won't adopt another tool"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI-native product disruption
- • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
- • Vertical SaaS consolidation
- • Usage-based pricing models
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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SaaS sales roles typically involve consultative selling with longer deal cycles.
This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.
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