Job Description

Metsä Wood

Metsä Group is a successful forest industry group with roots in the Finnish forest - Our parent company is a cooperative of over 90,000 forest owners. The products of

Metsä Wood

, Metsä Group’s wood products business, include Kerto® LVL, birch and spruce plywood and further processed sawn timber. Our products made of northern wood store carbon, and play an important role in combating climate change.


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

SALES DIRECTOR

to lead our sales team in the DACH market region. The position can be located in any of

Metsä Wood’s Sales office locations or operating sites in Europe

.

What to expect in Metsä

We believe in a strong future of the resource efficient LVL based structures. We have significantly invested in capacity and will be growing + 50 % in the coming years. We are therefore seeking a Sales Director to lead our sales in the DACH market.


You will be responsible for developing and executing a growth sales strategy in the construction, distribution, and industrial segments. This is a role where both leadership skills and strong operational involvement is required.



The main responsibility is to execute a growth sales strategy. Your responsibilities also include:


Strong hands-on approach and taking part in daily sales operations Conducting weekly customer visits and spending time on the field Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and partnerships Product and application understanding and experience in compliance-related matters Demand creation for LVL based structures and commercialisation of key application Building and maintaining strong relationships with our partners Leading a sales team and providing coaching and support to ensure team success Collaborating with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and smooth order fulfilment Performing sales planning, forecasting, and reporting in alignment with Metsä Group processes

What we expect from you

You have a relevant university degree in Business, Sales, or a related field, along with strong sales and leadership experience in the construction or building materials industry. You have successfully led sales growth initiatives and are confident with pricing strategies and cost accounting.



You are an effective leader with excellent communication and negotiation skills. You enjoy working in an international environment and are fluent in English and German; other languages such as French or Finnish are an asset. This role requires regular travel within the market region.



If you are a forward-thinking sales leader with a strong track record and a passion for high-quality wood products, we would be glad to hear from you.

What do we offer

We offer you the opportunity to lead a skilled and passionate sales team. In this role, you will have a significant influence on how the team is managed and how future sales strategies are developed for Metsä Wood in the market region. While the position comes with a high level of responsibility and independence, you will be supported by the colleagues in other functions.



We all have something to learn. In addition to your impressive background, we value your willingness to learn from others and to continuously develop both yourself and your team. Metsä will provide the tools and opportunities to support your growth.

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 education 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.





Read more about our anonymous recruitment at https://www.metsagroup.com/careers/work-with-us/anonymous-recruitment/

Would you like to know more? Contact us!

Because the application process is anonymous, we don’t record any information about people who contact us. So don’t hesitate to call us if you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process itself. For more information about the position, please contact Ulla Kivisto VP, Kerto LVL, Sales CE. You can reach Ulla by phone on +358 414376655 best on 19 December 2025 between 12-13 CET and on 30 December 2025 between 12-13 CET, or by email at firstname.lastname@metsagroup.com .

Apply for the job!

Click on the link above to apply. Please send your application as soon as possible, as we’ll already start processing applications during the application period. Please include your cv and salary request. You’ll receive a confirmation message the next morning after your application has been received.





The application period is open until 11 January 2026