Sales Manager, SAF

Are you our next creator of change?

Do you want to be part of a team creating clean fuel solutions and supporting energy security? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Together we will accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future.

We are looking for you,

Sales Manager, Sustainable Aviation Fuels to join our team in Houston, TX

You will focus on driving profitable growth and managing customer relationships and sales for Americas customers, including US, Canada and Latin America. 

Together with you and your expertise, we can make an impact today and keep our promises for tomorrow.

Reasons to join

Real impact right now. We work in an inspiring and evolving business environment, where everything we do serves one purpose: to create a healthier planet for our children. To drive a growing impact as a global leader in renewable and circular solutions we live by our values every day; we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

Safety and caring. We value safety always and everywhere. We want our work to feel good and do good. At Neste, we nurture a culture where everyone is welcome and feels safe, respected and encouraged to be their unique true selves. 

Exciting growth. Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global growing company we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. 

In addition we offer locally…

• Competitive compensation and bonus program

• 100% company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family

• 401(k) retirement plan with 7% company match (after 90 days)

• Paid leave

• Hybrid way of working:  3 days in office, 2 days remote

• A caring and supportive group of colleagues who share Neste’s values of We Care, We have Courage and We Cooperate!

More about the job

Your role in our team / in creating a sustainable future

• Customer relationship management and sales execution

• Delivery sales targets

• Accountable of end-to-end customer contracts

Keys to success in this role / The best combination to succeed in this role

• Strong understanding of the market dynamics and relationships in the region

• Proven skills in effectively managing customer relations as well as internal account  team to grow sales and generate optimal profit.

• Effective verbal and written communication, negotiation, presenting, interpersonal, networking and deal development skills with a wide variety of audiences.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in B2B sales and relationship management

• Experience in customer facing commercial sales and strong track record in leading performance and delivering consistent business results

• Proven track record in managing internal stakeholders in planning, operational topics and customer experience creation.

• Experience preferred in commodities trading 

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application. The recruitment process will include interviews and aptitude assessment. 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification “Form I-9” upon hire.  This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates clean fuel solutions and supports energy security. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com