- Drive profitable growth and ensure customer-centric delivery across Improvement Projects and New Roll, Roll Services, and Maintenance Outsourcing
- Lead strategic planning and development initiatives
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities and synergies
- Strengthen agreement-based business and operational practices
- Develop team capabilities and lead multicultural teams in a matrix organization
- Lead selected sales cases and delivery execution
- Lead or participate in initiatives related to the Improvement Projects and Roll Services business
- Promote continuous development of team capabilities and assign responsibilities
- Coordinate business strategy and annual planning for Improvement Projects and Roll Services
- Report to the Vice President, EMEA Packaging and Paper Services
Requirements
- 8+ years of international experience in sales leadership, service projects, mill maintenance, and agreement-based business
- Exposure to cross-functional, customer-facing roles
- Strong understanding of customer interfaces and markets across EMEA
- Proven strategic thinking and execution capabilities
- Strong business acumen
- People-oriented leadership style and commitment to enabling others’ success
- Collaboration and networking skills within a integral matrix organization
- Analytical mindset and ability to solve complex, multi-dimensional challenges
- Willingness to travel approximately 40% of working time across EMEA
- Familiarity with Valmet’s internal processes, tools, and systems considered an advantage
- M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in a relevant field
Core Competencies
Demonstrates strong leadership in driving profitable growth and customer-centric delivery in Improvement Projects and Roll Services. Possesses extensive experience in sales leadership, strategic planning, and developing multicultural teams within a global matrix organization.