Business Manager, Filtration Technology Unit, North America

US641 Valmet, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Company-funded pension

Job summary

Valmet is seeking a Business Manager to lead the After Sales strategy, growth, and operational performance across assigned North American regions. You will drive revenue, margins, and cost efficiency while partnering with Global Service, North American Sales, and cross-functional teams.

The role includes HP-focused governance, budgeting, and talent development. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and extensive leadership experience in After Sales, manufacturing, or operations, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• Experience in business management, operations, After Sales/service, manufacturing, or related leadership role.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and margin management skills.
• Proven leadership and team development ability.
• Strong customer relationship, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, planning, and financial growth of the After Sales business within assigned region(s).
• Drive revenue and margin growth, monitor performance, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop programs to increase market share, profitability, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Lead North American FTU Manufacturing/Operations in alignment with policies and safety standards.
• Partner with Global Service, North American Sales, and cross-functional teams to share best practices.
• Manage customer escalations and ensure timely resolution of field service, warranty, repair, and installation needs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting & forecasting

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer relationship

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field

Job description

The Business Manager will lead the strategy, growth, and operational performance of the After Sales business within the assigned region(s).

• Lead the strategy, planning, and financial growth of the After Sales business within assigned region(s).
• Drive revenue and margin growth, monitor performance, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Develop programs and initiatives to increase market share, improve profitability, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Lead North American FTU Manufacturing/Operations in alignment with company objectives, policies, and safety standards.
• Partner with Global Service, North American Sales, and other cross-functional teams to establish and share best practices.
• Manage customer escalations and ensure timely resolution of field service, warranty, repair, and installation needs.
• Lead negotiations for After Sales services, including repairs, spare parts, service center support, and related service offerings.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to measure operational, financial, and customer performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Partner with Sales and business leadership to develop annual budgets, staffing plans, bookings forecasts, and pricing strategies.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees to achieve individual and business goals while maintaining a strong focus on engagement and talent development.
• Champion continuous improvement, cost savings, safety, and compliance throughout the organization.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience in business management, operations, After Sales/service, manufacturing, or a related leadership role.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and margin management.
• Proven leadership and team-development skills.
• Strong customer relationship, problem-solving, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, Service, and other functions.

We Offer

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Additional Information

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

Where everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together.

With 20,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries.

Our commitment to moving our customer's performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how - and above all, teamwork.

Valmet is an equal opportunity employer. All employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Please note that Valmet will never ask for personal financial information during the interview process.

If you feel you have been a victim of an online job posting scam, please notify the Federal Trade Commission http://www.valmet.com.

Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions.

Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

In 2025, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion.

Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world.

Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

To protect our candidates' privacy, Valmet will never ask any personal information such as banking information or social security number during the recruitment process.