Sales Manager – Marine Automation France

At Valmet, we deliver cutting-edge technologies, automation systems, and flow control solutions that support our customers throughout the entire lifecycle of their operations.

The marine industry is evolving rapidly — driven by efficiency, sustainability, and digitalization. Valmet's automation systems help operators achieve reliable control, smart optimization, and secure connectivity to enhance vessel performance and operational resilience.

We are now looking for an experienced Sales Manager – Marine Automation to join our team in France. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically minded sales professional who wants to work in an international environment, drive growth in the marine automation segment, and contribute to the digital transformation of the industry.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and grow Valmet's Marine Automation System business in France, focusing on DCS and automation solutions for marine applications.
• Identify, develop, and manage relationships with existing and new customers in the French maritime industry including C-Level (shipyards, vessel owners, and marine engineering firms)
• Identify business opportunities and drive sales processes from lead generation to contract closure.
• Understand customer requirements and translate them into technical and commercial proposals, in collaboration with automation engineering teams.
• Support customers in selecting and implementing the best automation solutions to improve operational performance and compliance.
• Prepare forecasts, budgets, and market analyses for the assigned territory.
• Stay informed on market trends, regulations, and competitor activities within the marine automation segment.
• Collaborate closely with Service, Project Management, and Product teams to ensure customer satisfaction and long-term relationships.
• Travel regularly across France, primarily to shipyards in northern and southern regions, and occasionally to other European locations.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the marine industry
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automation and/or marine system sales (DCS, control systems, or related technologies).
• Strong technical background in automation systems, ideally within marine or shipbuilding environments.
• Proven ability to manage complex sales cycles and build trusted customer relationships.
• Fluency in French and English are mandatory.
• Availability to travel within France (North and South shipyards, shipowners and engineering companies) and occasionally abroad.
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach with strong communication and negotiation skills.

What We Offer

• A challenging and rewarding role in a global, technology-driven organization.
• The opportunity to work with state-of-the-art automation solutions in the evolving marine industry.
• Continuous professional growth and development in an international environment.
• The chance to make a real impact on the efficiency and sustainability of marine operations.

Application deadline: December 19

When Everything Works Together
Valmet is where top talent from diverse backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals worldwide, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. We also serve a broader range of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to advancing our customers' performance relies on creativity, technological innovation, service expertise—and above all, teamwork.
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