Are you interested in working with major global nuclear companies and with unique nuclear solutions? At VTT, you can make a difference together with other brilliant minds. Our VTT Commercial Operations unit drives customer centricity in the organization. As Account Lead for Nuclear sector, you are not only selling tailored solutions for groundbreaking R&D but also shaping the future together with our customers and solving our world’s greatest challenges.

As one of Europe's foremost research institutes and a significant developer of nuclear technologies, VTT operates on an international scale, engaging in collaborations for various nuclear projects. In VTT we have various research areas and salespersons dedicated for nuclear sector. We are at the forefront of research and development in strategic key areas such as nuclear, hydrogen, electrification, modelling of energy system, etc. Our existing clients include major nuclear companies globally. Get to know us further by exploring VTT's tech & infra.

We are now looking for an Account Lead, Nuclear.

In this demanding and interesting role, you will be leading VTT’s commercial operations towards named nuclear customers and customer groups mainly in Europe, but also globally. We are looking for a skilled and experienced sales professional or person who is keen on developing sales skills in the nuclear sector. Helping our customers succeed and enter new markets is our priority.

Read more about our Energy sales activities.

The location of the position is Espoo, Finland.

As Customer Account Lead, you will:

• Be responsible for nominated nuclear customers mainly in the Europe region
• Plan sales activities for the named customers in the nuclear field
• Seek new business opportunities among named customers and acquire new customers
• Visit selected trade shows, conferences and other relevant events globally
• Analyse opportunities for VTT to better support customers’ business success by matching customers’ challenges and opportunities with VTT excellence
• Build and motivate virtual sales teams among the researcher community in collectively gaining a clear understanding of VTT’s business environment
• Contribute to VTT nuclear research offering creation and service models together with other stakeholders
• Operate closely with other sales team members.

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge about the nuclear market and customers, and understanding of the different roles of the players in the nuclear sector
• Experience in international consultative sales or willingness to develop sales skills in international business
• A higher education degree, preferably in engineering and/or scientific research
• Adequate negotiation, contract management and influencing skills
• Willingness to develop understanding of VTT-wide technological excellence that match customer needs to create impact
• Willingness for international travel

As a person, we hope that you are:

• A team player with strong collaboration and networking capabilities
• Passionate about finding solutions for customers and equipped with a strong business acumen
• Results-oriented, proactive and with a can-do attitude
• Capable of working independently
• Comfortable working with technical experts and building business opportunities in a multidisciplinary research organization

With VTT, you’ll enjoy:

• Work with a strong purpose. At VTT, you’ll get to use your professional expertise to help solve the greatest challenges of our time through science and innovation. Our research agenda is dedicated to creating solutions for systemic and technological challenges, such as reaching carbon neutrality and creating superior digital systems. At VTT, you’ll get to do your part in driving this meaningful change through your professional skills. Read more about our strategy, the path of exponential hope, and our organisational culture as the builder of the world's most meaningful place to work.
• An inspiring community. VTT houses all the cutting-edge fields of innovation, from quantum technology to synthetic biology, under one roof. As a professional at VTT, you’ll witness and influence the future of science and technology as it happens. 
• Career and learning opportunities. As a scientific expert organisation, we emphasise learning and development and support our people in reaching their full potential. People stay at VTT for more than ten years, as we offer opportunities to develop and grow into new responsibilities. If you’re curious, ambitious, and willing to learn, VTT is the place to take your career to the next level.
• Support for your well-being. Our people are our main asset, so we take good care of them. We aim to nurture excellent team spirit and leadership and offer versatile well-being services to enable a good work-life balance. On top of 6 weeks of paid holidays annually (after one year of work), we offer exercise and culture benefits, hobby clubs, and other versatile services aiming to support your occupational wellbeing.

Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!

Please send your CV and application with your salary request via our recruitment system as soon as possible but at the latest by 18 January 2026. We will process applications as they come in and fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate. A security clearance procedure is conducted during the recruitment process.

Interested and want to know more?

Please contact Juha Hämekoski (Sales Director, Energy), +358 50 408 4302 on Friday Jan 9th from 9:00 to 10:00 or on Monday Jan 12th from 15:00 to 16:00. If these times are not suitable for you, feel free to send SMS to agree alternative date and time.

We look forward to hearing from you!