Business Development Manager

Description:

Duties:

• Taking overall responsibility for business development and process technology for new customer projects in North America
• Acting as the central point of contact for all technological matters
• Conducting audits of plants or plant sections
• Doing calculations of mass balances
• Developing upgrade concepts in cooperation with the global team
• Supporting machine start-ups when needed
• Conducting customer trainings
• Developing a know-how platform for key paper and board grades
• Having frequent interactions with regional and global product managers
• Actively participating in the collaboration between our capital and service divisions
• Developing action plans, providing expertise in response to client needs, and supporting and advising project teams
• Directing and advising staff in the development and implementation of service quality assessment strategies
• Planning, administering and controlling budgets for client projects, contracts, equipment and supplies
• Assisting staff with administrative or technical problems

Requirements:

• University degree in engineering or paper technology
• Five years of professional experience in the pulp and paper industry
• Extensive knowledge in fiber and paper process technology
• A proactive, analytical, with a results-driven working style
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent English and general communication skills
• Willingness to travel within North and South America