Graduate, Label & Release Sales

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We are now looking for a Graduate, Label & Release Sales to join the Specialty Papers EMEIA & Americas Sales team, with location in Helsinki, Finland.

The UPM Graduate Programme gives your career a whirlwind start with many opportunities for the future development. During the programme you gain an international work experience and develop your skills to a new level. Experienced and inspiring UPM manager mentors provide coaching for the trainees throughout the programme. At UPM, we make a positive impact by transforming the world of materials with sustainable alternatives to fossil-based products. Read more at www.upm.com/graduate and join us on this exciting path.

Greetings from your future manager:

Welcome to the world of Specialty Papers at UPM. We are on an exciting growth journey that we want you to be part of. After many decades in the business, UPM is a market leader and we are eager to continue evolving together with new talent. We look forward to receiving your energetic input, ideas, ability to learn and absorb, and willingness to contribute - Oscar Duarte, Director, Label & Release, EMEIA & Americas

What you will do

Our Graduate Programme aims to strengthen your professional and personal competencies.  In addition, you will have a chance to develop your business network.

In this role, you will:

• Learn about the Specialty Papers customer landscape and paper grades in Europe and the Americas

• Support the creation and execution of go-to-market plans of existing and new products

• Support the sales team in varied activities related to the sales process, including customer relationship management, pricing and new business development

• Support development of sales tools for value selling efforts

• Participate in the implementation of digital tools and systems

• Take part, where required, in industry events and exhibitions

Who you are

• You will have successfully completed a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field

• You are motivated to build up expertise in B-to-B sales and the paper/packaging market in the longer term

• You have a strong customer focus and motivation to build trust-based customer relationships

• You have excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills

• You have a strong capability to adapt to change and adjust quickly

• You are energized by challenging and improving how things are done

• You are willing and able to travel regularly.

• Your primary working language will be English, other language skills are an asset

This is what we offer for you

• A meaningful job - We have an inspiring purpose 'We create a future beyond fossils.' Our work is impactful and transformative. 

• A caring community - Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees. 

• Development opportunities - We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth. 

• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.  

Learn about our Rewarding and our Ways of working 

Additional information

If the international circumstances allow, the Graduate programme will send you for an assignment abroad.

For more information about the position, please contact Oscar Duarte, Director, Label & Release, EMEIA & Americas, [email protected] or +358405130024.

Are you interested in this position? Apply and attach your CV and cover letter latest by January 31, 2025. Please note that we will go through the applications already during the application period and we might invite candidates for interviews before the end of the application time. 

For support with submitting your application, please contact our HR Service Center: [email protected] or tel. +358 204 146 600. 

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