Sales Manager

Metsä Group is leading the way in advancing the bioeconomy. We invest in growth, bioproduct development and a fossil free future. The raw material for our products is renewable wood from sustainably managed northern forests. We focus on the growth sectors of the forest industry: wood supply and forest services, wood products, pulp, fresh fibre paperboards, as well as tissue and greaseproof papers. Metsä Group's annual sales amount to approximately EUR 7 billion, and we have around 9,500 employees in around 30 countries. We promote a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion. Our international Group has its roots in the Finnish forests: our parent company is Metsäliitto Cooperative which is owned by over 90,000 forest owners.

Metsä Fibre

www.metsagroup.com/metsafibre

Metsä Fibre is a leading producer of bioproducts, biochemicals and bioenergy. We are the world's largest producer of softwood market pulp and a globally significant manufacturer of sawn timber. There is a growing demand for our high-quality products, as renewable wood provides a responsible alternative to fossil-based materials. 

In 2022 our sales totalled approximately EUR 3.1 billion, and we have around 1,600 employees. We promote a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion. Metsä Fibre is part of Metsä Group. 

We welcome people from diverse backgrounds and different stages of life. Metsä has space and opportunities for many kinds of talent, regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics - Metsä is for all. Read more: metsagroup.com/metsaforall.

This recruitment is carried out anonymously.

We are looking for a driven and successful

SALES MANAGER

for a permanent position in the sales of Timber.

Your role in the future of Metsä

Your main area of responsibility is to drive sales of sawn timber in the MEA to distributors, wholesalers and industries that use sawn timber.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Securing new accounts and increasing sales of Nordic Timber in accordance with Metsä Fibre's sales strategy, sales processes and agreed goals

• Making customer-specific sales plans and implementing them with the support of other sales team members, supply chain, sales planning, and technical customer service teams

• Identifying and developing new contacts and relationships within the MEA sawn timber market

• Participating in the activities of the sales team, bringing a customer perspective to the planning of sales, deliveries and product portfolio decision-making, as well as raw material procurement

• Making and updating monthly sales forecasts and monitoring the sales results of your own customers

In this position, you will actively produce market and customer information and participate in the development of sales processes and tools, as well as make your own suggestions for the development of Metsä Fibre's product and service selection.

Your manager is the Area Sales Director and you are a part of the MEA timber sales team. The position is located in our sales office in Wiesbaden, Germany or Metsä Fibre's mill locations (Joutseno, Kemi, Rauma, Äänekoski, Lappeenranta, Merikarvia, Renko, Vilppula). The position requires travelling regularly.

What do we expect from you?

You have a proven track record in B2B sales, preferably in forest industry. You have a degree suitable for the job and a strong desire to develop your skills. You are an open, sales-minded and outgoing team player. You understand the principles of timber production, production planning and product profitability. You are also familiar with the procurement of wood raw material. You have the ability and desire to take responsibility independently, and you have the flexibility, robustness and decision-making ability required by the task. You communicate fluently in English, French is considered as an advantage.

Why Metsä?

We offer you a great opportunity to take part in developing the future of the forest industry. If you believe in renewal and want to promote the increased use of fossil-free materials, you're coming to the right place.

Northern wood is the material for future innovations. Metsä Fibre's growth is based on sustainable development and courage to renew itself. We offer versatile opportunities for developing your own expertise and the work environment. Are you ready for new challenges?

Anonymous recruitment - how it works

This recruitment is carried out anonymously. Therefore, the following information will be hidden from the recruiters until the interview stage: name, date of birth, contact details, gender, mother tongue, dates of study and name of the educational institution. Attachments (CVs) are also hidden. HR recruiters have access to the applicants' contact details at the stage when they start inviting applicants for interviews.

Our recruiting system will guide you through the application process. You will be asked for personal data, but all the above mentioned information is hidden from the recruiters until the interview stage.

The application form includes questions to help you to present your skills and experience anonymously. Please reply to all questions to make your competences and skills visible. You can attach a CV to your application, but it is hidden at the initial stage of the recruitment process. If you are invited for an interview, recruiters will have access to your CV to support the interview.

Watch the video and read more about our anonymous recruitment at www.metsagroup.com/anonymousrecruitment

Want to hear more? Call!

You can get more information by calling  Area Sales Director, Tommi Saarnisto (tel.  +358  504394840) who you can reach best on 14th of March between 1 PM-2 PM, 15th of March between 12 PM-1 PM, 20th of March between 2 PM-3 PM or 27th of March between 2 PM-3 PM.

Apply for the job!

Submit your application using the link "Apply". Please note that attachments are not visible in anonymous recruitment before interview stage, so it is important to complete the application form carefully. Do it as soon as possible, as we will start processing the applications already during the application period. Include your CV and also tell us your salary request.
 

The search is open until 31st of March 2024. Good luck!