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Summer jobs in Business Development & Market Intelligence

1/4/2026

The Summer Trainee will develop market and competitive intelligence reports, support global business development initiatives, and assist in pricing tool development. They will also participate in strategic R&D projects related to technology and market analysis.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2024, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. Valmet has two focused segments:​ Biomaterial Solutions and Services and Process Performance Solutions. Valmet’s operating model consists of five business areas: Automation Solutions; Flow Control; Pulp, Energy and Circularity; Packaging and Paper; and Tissue. The business areas are supported by a separate Latin America unit and a China Chair. The Global Supply unit supports cost-competitiveness by optimizing and leveraging Valmet’s global scale in procurement and production.
About the Role

Are you interested in strategic business development and market analysis?

If you want to gain hands-on experience in supporting global sales and pricing initiatives, join us as a Summer Trainee and kick-start your career in a dynamic international environment!

What you will do

We offer a variety of roles, and you’ll get the chance to work on one or more of these exciting areas:

  • Developing market and competitive intelligence reports and foresight analyses for strategic decision-making.
  • Monitoring and communicating fact-based insights on Valmet’s business environment.
  • Supporting global business development initiatives for Flow Control services.
  • Assisting in account planning and plant improvement processes.
  • Contributing to pricing tool development and product financial analysis.
  • Updating reference lists and manage offering data.
  • Participating in pricing and related analysis.
  • Participating in strategic R&D Projects by supporting technology and market analysis, reporting, and research tasks related to Business Finland-funded programs

These positions are available in Espoo, Vantaa, Jyväskylä, Raisio, and Tampere.

What do we expect from you?

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree student at university or university of applied sciences in business, economics, industrial engineering, or similar fields.
  • Interest in business development, strategy, and market analysis.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proactive attitude, analytical mindset and systematic way of working as well as attention to detail.
  • Fluent English skills (written and spoken)

Why spend your summer with us?

Kick-start your career with hands-on experience at a global technology leader! As a Summer Trainee, you’ll enjoy networking events, fun summer activities, hobby clubs, and a supportive work environment with modern tools. We offer a 1–4 month paid trainee period, lunch allowance, occupational health care, and a salary based on the technology industry’s trainee table. No prior experience? No problem – we’ll provide a comprehensive onboarding to help you succeed.

Did we catch your interest?

We will start filling positions already during the application period, so hurry up and apply, by 15th February 2026, at the latest! All applicants will be informed of the results by 16 April 2026.

For more details, check out Summer Jobs at Valmet.

When everything works together 

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries, and serve an even wider base of process industries with our automation systems and flow control solutions. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork. 
Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers 

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Key Skills
Business DevelopmentMarket AnalysisStrategic Decision-MakingCompetitive IntelligenceAccount PlanningPricing AnalysisFinancial AnalysisResearchTeamworkAnalytical MindsetAttention to DetailProactive Attitude
Categories
SalesMarketingConsultingData & AnalyticsManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Lunch AllowanceOccupational Health Care
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