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.
Business Team Leader
REPORTS TO: Vice President-North America Sales
WORKS WITH: , Inside Sales, SBDT, SMLT, PST, Product Management
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Business Team Sales and Service Associates
GENERAL SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Business Team Leader will provide leadership to the Business Team to achieve profitable and sustainable growth in a way that is consistent with AstenJohnson’s corporate vision, mission and core values.

BUSINESS TEAM LEADER REQUIREMENTS:

• 4 year degree or industry leadership
• 10 years in the paper industry
• 2 years minimum in field sales
• Must be willing to travel 60% or more to customer sites and intercompany meetings/training
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• Must comply with AstenJohnson and customer mill safety requirements
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs, tolerate potential paper manufacturing process fumes, and other industrial conditions. This will require walking on slippery surfaces, climbing vertical ladders and climbing catwalk stairs while carrying equipment
• Attend annual AstenJohnson safety training
• Exhibit personal conduct that will reflect the Company’s core values at all times, and follow all applicable Company policies and procedures
  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

• Drives safety culture to the Team consistent with ZAC
• 100% responsible and accountable for all Business Team results/performance including L3s
• Drives strategic direction for the Business Team that is consistent with AJ L2 targets
• Effectively connects the Team with MS Teams meetings as well as in person meetings
• Communicates results to the Team and areas that need to be improved
• Helps coordinate corporate account communication
• Effectively communicates internally the status of the Team
• Drives value and pricing opportunities
• Negotiates credits to a WIN/WIN resolution