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    Sales Manager EPS

    Valmet

    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Posted 1 week ago
    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    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

    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — Sales Manager

    Team 1:1s & coaching5–8/week
    Pipeline & forecastDaily
    Deal reviews3–5/week

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Role Signals

    Green Flags

    ✓
    Equity/Stock Options

    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

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    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.

    Tags

    Sales-Management
    Industrial-Sales
    Automation-Sales
    Energy-Sales
    Business-Development
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    How do you coach underperforming reps?

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    Describe your forecasting methodology.

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    How do you structure onboarding for new hires?

    Template question
    Research Valmet's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    Sales leadership roles require balancing individual contributor revenue with team performance management.

    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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