Job Description

Join our dynamic team and drive growth in the competitive Chinese market!

Your responsibilities：

• Develop and execute the sales strategy for Roll covering and maintenance business in the Chinese market.

• Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities to grow the product line with specific customers and regions.

• Conduct market analysis, including gathering competitor intelligence to inform strategic decisions.

• Prepare pricing and quotations based on value-selling and unique product propositions.

• Lead key sales activities, including customer meetings, product presentations, and negotiations.

• Provide critical market feedback, customer needs, and pain points to the Product Manager.

• Train regional sales teams on product knowledge, functionality, and technological advantages.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to build and maintain strong customer relationships.

• Handle customer complaints and drive resolution.

Expectations for you:

• Major in Mechanical Engineering or Papermaking.

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a related technical field, including direct sales and customer contact within the pulp and paper industry.

• Proven ability to communicate complex technical and business information effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Self-motivated, confident, and eager to learn.

• Fluency in both spoken and written English and Chinese is essential.

• Willingness to undertake frequent domestic travel, sometimes with short notice.

To succeed in this role

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviours that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:

• Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through

• Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly

• Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety

• Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

We offer:

Competitive pay, comprehensive insurance, and a vibrant workplace culture filled with team-building events and employee clubs. Plus, take advantage of our flexible internal mobility program to grow your career your way!

When everything works together
Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

Join the team – and lead the way with us!