Area Sales Manager – North & Francophone Africa

• Drive sales growth and develop business opportunities across Morocco and the North & Francophone Africa region
• Build and strengthen relationships with industrial end users, EPC contractors, engineering companies, distributors, and other key stakeholders
• Promote Valmet's Flow Control portfolio, including valves, actuators, controllers, and related services
• Identify, develop, and convert project opportunities while supporting customers throughout the sales cycle
• Prepare commercial proposals, negotiate contracts, and secure profitable business agreements
• Develop aftermarket and lifecycle business opportunities to maximize customer value and long-term partnerships
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities
• Collaborate with internal sales, product, service, and technical support teams to deliver customer-focused solutions
• Maintain accurate sales forecasting and reporting through CRM and other business tools
• Represent Valmet at customer meetings, technical discussions, industry events, and exhibitions

• Proven sales experience in valves, actuators, instrumentation, or related engineered equipment for process industries
• Track record of developing industrial accounts and winning business with end users and EPC contractors
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline
• Ability to understand industrial applications and customer processes
• Experience working with engineering companies, distributors, channel partners, and other stakeholders across process industries
• Established business network in Morocco; exposure to additional African markets is an advantage
• Experience in process industries such as phosphates, fertilizers, chemicals, mining, energy, oil & gas, power, or water
• Fluent communication skills in Arabic, French, and English
• Ability to work independently within a global matrix organization
• Willingness to travel regularly

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on business development
• Career growth within an international and collaborative environment
• Work with leading industrial customers
• Inclusive and respectful workplace supporting diverse backgrounds
• Global industry leader environment
• Regular customer visits and regional travel as part of the role