North America Sales Manager – Paper & Board Machines
Location
Wisconsin
Posted
91 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
North America Sales Manager – Paper & Board Machines
ANDRITZ
• Drive Growth: Develop and execute strategies to expand ANDRITZ’s Paper & Board Machine business in North America. • Lead Consultative Sales: Engage customers with a solution-oriented approach, translating technical capabilities into business value. • Proposal Leadership: Coordinate with Applied Technology and global teams to prepare accurate, competitive technical and commercial offers. • Strategic Account Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and industry influencers. • Market Intelligence: Monitor trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies to inform strategy and identify opportunities. • Forecasting & Reporting: Provide input on order forecasts, maintain CRM data integrity, and deliver actionable insights to management. • Collaboration: Work closely with global partners to ensure alignment on customer solutions and growth initiatives.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Paper, or related Engineering discipline.
- 15+ years in technical capital sales for Paper & Board Machines or similar complex process equipment.
- Proven track record in consultative selling and negotiating high-value contracts.
- Deep technical knowledge of Paper & Board Machine processes and applications.
- Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to lead complex sales cycles and collaborate across global teams.
- Multilingual (English required; Spanish or French a plus).
- Willingness to travel extensively within North America.
Benefits
- Impactful Work: Shape the future of paper and board technology.
- Global Collaboration: Work with experts worldwide to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
- Career Growth: Access leadership pathways and professional development programs.
- Inclusive Culture: We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for all qualified applicants.
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