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This is a highly visible position within the company, critical to the advancement and growth of the organization.\nThe PSM has the following resources available for this role:\nExisting product line and technology\nDesign engineering support for new design concepts\nManufacturing, Applications, and Design Support for manufacturing and applying new concepts\nExtensive marketing database\nPresentation tools\nProven and advancing technology\nBrand name recognition\nEstablished sales volume\nProduct/application expansion capabilities\nThe responsibility of the Product Sales Manager is to maintain the current business and grow market share in a specific sales territory. That breaks down to two major roles:\nProactive - With regular visits and communication, know the customer base, the key decision makers for the Stock Preparation process area and assure that the customer is in best product and that Valmet is meeting all their needs. Develop a sales plan to grow market share and solidify existing share. When needed, understand the needs and wants of the customer and process conditions to provide a product that will meet their needs. Propose and monitor trials in order to prove Valmet can provide a better solution than the competitor. \nReactive - Work closely with customers to deliver a higher level of service and responsiveness to their needs than the competition. Understand competitive threats and provide strategies to maintain the business. Provide key process data required for application engineers to propose recommendations for optimization as mill needs change.\nExpectations\nTo be successful in this role, you should have a technical degree, preferably in Paper Science, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent work experience. You should also have experience in the Pulp & Paper Mill, and/or Mechanical Pulp Mill. Co-Op and Internships will be considered as experience. As you'll be working closely with our customers within a region, you'll spend part of your time traveling (up to 70% travel).\nWe offer\nWe offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.\nPlease note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.\nAdditional Information\nTo be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.\nWhen everything works together\nValmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 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. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers\nPlease note that Valmet will never ask for personal financial information during the interview process. 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