Director, Commercial Development

Valmet

Multiple Locations
On-site
Global commercial excellence transformation
Sales and sales management process development
Key account management
Valmet is seeking a Director of Commercial Development to lead a global transformation program aimed at enhancing commercial performance across the organization. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in B2B industrial technology sales, strong IT system knowledge, and a background in managing international teams

Job Summary

  • You will be leading a global commercial excellence transformation program, which includes several development projects, like sales and sales management process development, key account management, pricing and IT systems.
  • You will be part of the global Commercial Excellence transformation program and run the Program Management Office from planning to execution.
  • You guide and help our business areas with frontline sales implementation, ensuring initiatives are ready, relevant, and adopted across regions.

Matching Summary

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Valmet is seeking a Director of Commercial Development to lead a global transformation program aimed at enhancing commercial performance across the organization. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in B2B industrial technology sales, strong IT system knowledge, and a background in managing international teams.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global commercial excellence transformation
  • Sales and sales management process development
  • Key account management
  • Pricing and IT systems
  • Program Management Office (PMO)
  • International travel

Nice-to-have

  • Industrial project and service sales understanding
  • Translate strategy into execution
  • Analytical thinking with hands-on approach
  • Lead change in complex environments
  • Coach others
  • Manage pressure with confidence
  • Focus teams on outcomes

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Technology, Business, or comparable
  • 5+ years of experience in B2B industrial technology sales or sales management
  • Strong experience with commercial IT systems (CRM, ERP, reporting, analytics)
  • Managing virtual teams
  • Fluent English communication

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