Valve Subject Matter Expert (Severe Service) Europe

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Ready for your next big challenge in a fast paced, international business?



We are looking for a knowledgeable and commercially driven **Severe Service Subject Matter Expert (SME)** **Europe** with strong technical expertise and a business development approach to join our Isolation Valve organization.



You will identify critical applications involving abrasive fluids, high temperatures, or high-cycle conditions, and position our heavy-duty valve solutions across oil & gas, power, refining, petrochemical, and mining.

Acting as both technical advisor and growth driver, you’ll work with country Champions and Sales teams to build customer trust and capture new opportunities.



The role requires regular travel and close collaboration across our European sites.

Ideally, you will be based within easy reach of one of them and close to an international airport.

Our of are locations include **Cluj (Romania), Lugagnano (Italy), Madrid (Spain), Mönchengladbach (Germany), Paris (France), Rijswijk (Netherlands), Seregno (Italy), Székesfehérvár (Hungary), and Verviers (Belgium)** .



If this sounds like the next step you have been waiting for, we would love to hear from you.



**In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:**



+ Develop and implement country-specific sales strategies to achieve targets for severe service valves.

+ Identify, qualify, and pursue severe service valve opportunities early in the project lifecycle.

+ Collaborate closely with Key Accounts, Outside Sales, country Champions, and quotation teams to drive success.

+ Promote ISV severe service solutions and communicate differentiation to end users, contractors, and OEMs.

+ Provide technical sales support by understanding product specifications, performance criteria, and customer requirements.

+ Maintain a severe service pursuit list, lead monthly progress reviews, and monitor opportunity pipelines.

+ Guide the creation of customized sales materials tailored to specific applications, customers, or opportunities.

+ Gather market intelligence, build trust-based relationships with key partners, and act as a “Trusted Advisor” to customers.



**Who You Are:**



You actively listen and check for understanding, adjusting communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse partners.

You communicate with clarity and impact, tailoring presentations to engage different audiences and secure consensus.



You anticipate customer needs and provide services that exceed expectations.

You use customer insights to develop solutions and offerings, while employing influencing and negotiation skills to align partners and achieve mutually beneficial results.



You foster collaboration, creating a sense of shared ownership across the organization.

You build trust and enable others to work together effectively toward common objectives.



**For This Role, You Will Need:**



+ Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technical field or equivalent experience.

+ Experience with severe service or industrial valves, ideally in European/global commercial roles.

+ Strong technical knowledge of severe service valve design, materials, and performance.

+ Proven ability to build strategic customer relationships and deliver tailored solutions.

+ Proficiency in English and a local European language.

+ Willingness to travel (up to 50%).

+ Valid driver’s license.



**Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:**



+ Ability to work within a complex matrix organization and collaborate across business units



**Our Culture & Commitment to You**



At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow.

We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams.



Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive.

Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact.

We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.



**WHY EMERSON**



**Our Commitment to Our People**



At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable.

And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.



We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet.

You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs.

We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large.

We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.



At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do.

So, let’s go.

Let’s think differently.

Learn, collaborate, and grow.

Seek opportunity.

Push boundaries.

Be empowered to make things better.

Speed up to break through.

Let’s go, together.



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**ABOUT EMERSON**



Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software.

Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.



With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.



We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries.

Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson.

Join our team – let’s go!



**No calls or agencies please.**



**Requisition ID** : 25026368

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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