MRO and Services Sales Manager, Sub Equatorial & South Africa at Valmet

• Valmet is looking for an experienced and driven MRO and Services Manager to lead our Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) and Services business across Sub-Equatorial Africa and South Africa. This is a strategic leadership role focused on driving customer satisfaction, profitable growth and operational excellence in a dynamic industrial environment.
• At Valmet, our Flow Control Business Line delivers essential valve technologies and services to industries such as oil & gas, chemicals, pulp & paper, mining, and refining. With a strong global presence and a commitment to innovation and sustainability, we empower our customers to improve performance and reliability.

In this role, you will:

• Execute the regional MRO & Services business plan to meet orders, sales, and profitability targets.
• Implement corporate and regional strategies in collaboration with local teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key end-users and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and engage potential customers to understand and meet their service needs.
• Lead business initiatives aligned with global and regional directives.
• Support and guide sales teams and partner networks to achieve business objectives.
• Manage and coach a team of 8 professionals across Durban and Johannesburg, including internal sales and administrative staff.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the inquiry-to-invoice and order-to-invoice processes, ensuring timely and competitive proposals.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in all regional operations.
• Collaborate within a matrix organization

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related field.
• Experience in the Valves, Pumps, or Automation industry.
• At least 10 years of proven success in MRO and service business execution.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in people management, preferably in a technical or industrial environment.
• Strong technical orientation with in-depth knowledge of industrial valves.
• Experience working with customers in Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper, Refining & Petrochemical, and Metals & Mining industries (e.g., Sasol, Sappi, Mondi).
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation abilities.
• Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, and time management.
• Sales mindset with a deep understanding of the territory and customer needs.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time.
• Ability to thrive in a matrix organization and manage cross-functional collaboration.

Deadline:12th September,2025