Technology Solutions Sales Lead

Are you interested in turning industrial chemistry research and technology into commercially viable solutions and long-term customer relationships? Would you like to lead solution sales activities, build a robust sales pipeline and work closely with top research and sales experts? Do you want to operate at the interface of applied research, customer needs and industry? VTT might be just the place for you.

VTT is a forerunner in research, development and innovation, and one of Europe's leading research organisations. We develop cutting-edge technologies and transform them into growth together with our customers and partners. Our solutions address the greatest challenges of our time while creating sustainable growth, jobs and wellbeing. With more than 80 years of experience, we accelerate the journey from innovation to impact. By thinking beyond the obvious, we drive growth, renewal and resilience.

We are looking for an experienced Technology Solution Sales Lead to drive commercial growth and lead solution sales in Industrial Chemistry.

As a Technology Solution Sales Lead, you will act as a senior expert and driver of solution sales within our Industrial Chemistry area, focusing on developing sustainable chemical processes, recycling technologies and side-stream alternatives to address the global transition towards a circular economy. Our key motivation is to turn inventions into innovations through collaboration with our customers. You will help and coach our teams in technology transfer, coordinate and execute sales activities, lead business activities within the research area and proactively seek new business opportunities, turning leads into orders. You can work either from our Espoo or Tampere office.

As a Technology Solutions Sales Lead, you will:

Plan, coordinate and execute sales activities and build and maintain the sales pipeline together with research area leaders, researchers and stakeholders in Customer Operations.

Acquire new customers and dri