Regional Sales & Business Manager – Paper & Board (North America)

Atlanta, Georgia may also be considered due to customer proximity and travel accessibility.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Every day, ANDRITZ delivers innovative solutions that help our customers succeed around the world. Driven by innovation, expertise, and a commitment to excellence, we are a global technology leader serving industries that are essential to everyday life. Together, we develop advanced engineering solutions that help our customers improve performance, drive sustainability, and shape the future.

ANDRITZ is seeking a commercially driven leader to take ownership of our North American Paper & Board business and lead the next phase of its growth and transformation.

This is more than a traditional sales leadership role. It is an opportunity to lead a business, influence strategy, and drive growth across a critical segment of the paper industry.

As the Regional Sales & Business Manager – Paper & Board (North America), you will lead commercial strategy, business development, and growth initiatives across the region while strengthening customer partnerships and expanding market presence.

The Paper & Board Division supports customers throughout North America with innovative technologies, modernization solutions, rebuilds, upgrades, and services that improve operational performance, reliability, and sustainability.

• Lead business strategy and execution for the North American Paper & Board business.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion.
• Own business performance and operational results.
• Develop strategic plans aligned with both regional and global objectives.
• Lead sales and business development initiatives across North America.
• Build and strengthen executive-level customer relationships.
• Identify and pursue strategic growth opportunities.
• Expand market share and strengthen ANDRITZ's competitive position.

• Lead and develop a team of commercial, technical, and operational professionals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build organizational capabilities that support future growth.

• Support strong project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Drive best practices, business processes, and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure strong financial performance and business discipline.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven leadership experience within the paper, board, tissue, industrial equipment, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Strong background in business leadership, technical sales, commercial management, business development, or general management.
• Strong executive-level communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated success driving revenue growth, market expansion, and strategic initiatives.
• Experience leading teams, managing change, and developing talent.
• Strong understanding of industrial manufacturing environments and customer operations.
• Experience with business performance management and P&L responsibility.

• Experience serving the paper, board, or tissue industries.
• OEM, industrial equipment, engineered products, or technology provider experience.
• Experience working with paper machine rebuilds, modernization projects, capital equipment, aftermarket solutions, or industrial process technologies.
• Established industry relationships and professional network.
• Advanced business education or leadership training.

You are:

• A strategic business leader
• Growth-oriented and customer-focused
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing outcomes
• Experienced in sales, market expansion, and business development
• Comfortable leading change and transformation
• Passionate about developing teams and driving results

Most importantly, you possess the commercial mindset, leadership presence, and strategic vision needed to grow a specialized business and deliver long‑term success.

• Lead a business with an established market presence and significant growth potential.
• Influence strategy and commercial direction across North America.
• Partner with leading paper, board, and tissue manufacturers.
• Collaborate with global ANDRITZ leadership to drive future growth.
• Make a lasting impact on a highly specialized business segment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.