Sales Engineer, Automation

Are you a results-driven sales professional seeking a dynamic challenge? Join our team

Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries worldwide. With over 225 years of experience and a team of 19,000 professionals, we deliver cutting-edge automation and flow control solutions that drive efficiency and sustainability.
Our Automation Solutions business provides advanced control systems that optimize performance, reduce emissions, and improve energy efficiency.

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Sales Engineer to join our Automation Business Line in Spain. Madrid is the primary location, however we are considering other locations in the country. If you're passionate about technology, thrive in a dynamic environment, and love building strong relationships, this could be your perfect next move.

Your responsibilities

As a Sales Engineer, you'll play a key role in driving our business forward by:

• Supporting Sales and Service Managers in developing strong customer relationships through visits, meetings, and tailored proposals.
• Promoting Valmet's cutting-edge automation solutions by identifying customer needs and collaborating with technical experts.
• Managing the full sales cycle—from opportunity identification to closing deals—ensuring competitive and value-driven offers.
• Meeting sales targets and preparing accurate sales forecasts.
• Enhancing customer satisfaction by monitoring service quality and identifying process improvement opportunities.
• Delivering impactful product presentations and ROI-based solution proposals.
• Participating in industry events to showcase Valmet's innovation and thought leadership.

Who is the candidate we are looking for
We're looking for someone who is both technically skilled and commercially savvy:

• A degree in Engineering (Electrical, Chemical, or Controls).
• 3–5 years of experience in sales or technical roles within continuous process industries (pulp & paper, oil & gas, etc.).
• Solid knowledge of automation systems—this is a must
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive, resilient mindset and a customer-first attitude.
• Fluency in Spanish and advanced proficiency in English.

We offer
We offer a collaborative and dynamic work environment with meaningful projects that support industrial efficiency. The global presence fosters cultural exchange, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence.
We also offer you competitive compensation and rewards: bonus plan, health insurance, flexible work arrangements, continuous learning opportunities and many other wellness and leisure benefits.

Additional information
If you have any questions regarding the role and its responsibilities, get in touch with your future manager Luis Privado via e-mail:

Questions related to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter Mariana Ferreira Henriques:

Please note Applications via e-mail will not be considered. Please make use of the email for questions only. You must submit it through our recruiting channel Valmet Careers no later than November 23.

We conduct interviews continuously; this means we might choose a candidate even before the closing of the application period. Do not wait and apply soon, we are expecting you.

That feeling when… everything works together is what makes working at Valmet unique
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers' performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.

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