Job opportunity

Purpose & key responsibilities of the role

• Develop and execute regional BD strategies across segments based on competition, market and customer analyses
• Establish, maintain, develop strong regional BD teams; reinforce regional commercial excellence to deliver customer intimacy; motivate, empower, develop regional TM teams
• Develop and maintain regular contact/networking/partnerships with brands/retailers; support them in all aspects related to our fibers (e.g. positioning, supply chain, new developments, etc.); active development and management of brand accounts (development of account plans, strategies, goals, targeted activities, documentation of plans & progress, etc.)
• Develop and maintain contact/networking/partnerships with the supply chain; identify and develop new supply chain partners; actively support development and commercialization of products with Lenzing fibers (e.g. positioning, sourcing, construction, pricing), active development and management of secondary accounts (plans, strategies, goals, targeted

Your ideal profile

• University degree in business management or equivalent or university degree (or equivalent) with specialization in fibers/textiles
• Minimum 10 years total experience in the textile industry with at least 5 years in Sales
• Commercial skills, negotiation skills, leadership skills, financial understanding, supply chain knowledge, retail knowledge, sourcing knowledge, networking, effective communication, technical understanding of fibers and downstream processes

Our benefits

• Work-life balance with flexible working & home office opportunities, depending upon your role
• Inspiring personal development program with access to extensive online Learning platform and formal training by experts
• The chance to make an impact within a Sustainable & Innovative industry leader
• Collaborative international working environment
• Involvement with our diverse & inclusive company culture