Posted Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
AstenJohnson is the leader in technical fabrics. Our drive to provide the best products and service in our industry is fueled by our associates and their drive to innovate. We want our associates to build careers here and become part of the fabric of our 230 year old company. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a workplace built on respect and purpose.
As Sales Director, you will be responsible for the profitable growth of paper machine clothing in the DACH region. This includes the following tasks in particular:
* Reviewing and fine-tuning the growth strategy for clothing in the forming, press, and dryer sections in relation to regions, types, customers, and products.
* Developing and proposing pricing strategies and monitoring price developments.
* Reviewing the sales budget for assigned regions.
* Monthly monitoring of gross margins.
* Analyzing loss leaders or negative gross margin trends and formulating corrective measures.
* Monitoring KPIs for the department.
* Development of employees in the department.
* Hierarchical and disciplinary responsibility for the team.
PROFILE – Skills
* Experience in managing a sales team.
* Experience in the PMC or the papermaking industry.
* Willingness to travel as required (+- 50%).
* Fluent German and English, other European languages are an advantage.
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr