Area Sales Manager – North & Francophone Africa (Flow Control Solutions)

Area Sales Manager – North & Francophone Africa

Valmet's Flow Control provides advanced flow control solutions and services for process industries including oil & gas, chemicals, mining, metals, pulp & paper, and renewable energy. We are seeking an ambitious, customer-oriented sales professional to drive profitable growth across Morocco and the wider North & Francophone Africa region, including Tunisia, Libya, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, and other selected markets.

What You Will Do

• Drive sales growth and develop business opportunities across Morocco and North & Francophone Africa
• Build and strengthen relationships with industrial end users, EPC contractors, engineering companies, distributors, and 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 business tools
• Represent Valmet at customer meetings, technical discussions, industry events, and exhibitions

Required Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in valves, actuators, instrumentation, or related engineered equipment for process industries
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant technical discipline
• Experience working with engineering companies, distributors, channel partners, and stakeholders across process industries
• Market knowledge and established business network in Morocco; exposure to additional African markets is advantageous
• Experience in process industries such as phosphates, fertilizers, chemicals, mining, energy, oil & gas, power, or water
• Fluent communication skills in Arabic, French, and English
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work independently within a global matrix organization
• Willingness to travel regularly

Why Join Valmet?

You will be part of a global industry leader with strong growth ambitions in Africa. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on business development, work with leading industrial customers, and grow your career within an international and collaborative environment.

Location: Home-based in Morocco with regular customer visits and regional travel. Casablanca is the preferred location; applications from qualified candidates elsewhere in Morocco are welcome.