As a member of the INVISTA team, you will also be part of Koch Industries, Inc., one of the largest privately held companies in the world. Koch companies have a presence in nearly 60 countries and employ about 100,000 people, with INVISTA representing more than 10,000 of those jobs worldwide. www.KOCHind.com
INVISTA is the owner of many brands and products that you likely use every day. As part of the INVISTA team, you can join in the development of innovations to improve clothing, carpet, luggage, plastic bottles, automobile interiors, airbags and more. Our portfolio of global trademarks includes LYCRA® fibre, COOLMAX® fabric, CORDURA® fabric, ANTRON® carpet fibre and STAINMASTER® carpet. Headquartered in the U.S., INVISTA has a business presence in more than 20 countries and is one of the world′s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibres, primarily for nylon, elastane and polyester applications.
For more information on INVISTA, please visit www.INVISTA.com. Business Development Leader (m/f) - Mass Retail, EMEA
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INVISTA′s Apparel and Advanced Textiles business is a premier supplier of differentiated fibre products from a global manufacturing base with assets in Europe, USA, Mexico, Brazil, China and Singapore. INVISTA has set the goal of sustaining a world-class level of performance and we are looking for the right candidate with high motivation and ambitious drive to join our Apparel team. Location
The role is located in either Hattersheim, Germany, or Geneva, Switzerland. Alternatively, the position could be home based.
Responsibilities
Execute INVISTA′s business strategy of growing its LYCRA® Fibre, COOLMAX® Fibre and THERMOLITE® Fibre in retail channels in Germany, focusing on active and outdoor segments.
Seek new growth opportunities and extend business into other key markets (e.g. UK and France).
Represent INVISTA as a company and value sell its capabilities, products, innovations and brands to gain new opportunities in other Apparel garment sectors.
Act as a link between Sales, Technical and Marketing to provide market feedback on trends, new product ideas, marketing platforms and other innovations.
Essential requirements
University degree or equivalent in a related field.
Sales or marketing experience in Apparel, specifically in the Mass Retail market and / or related value chains.
Demonstrated ability to establish long-term client relationships by building a detailed knowledge of client needs, leading to the development of existing and new client accounts.
Previous experience of developing and building brand awareness / unique selling points and working with sales teams to identify new target markets / contacts.
A sound technical background in a fibres, fabrics or textiles business.
Evidence of an innovative, entrepreneurial, tenacious and self-motivated approach to account management and business development.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in an international arena, including highly developed negotiation, presentation and networking skills.
Proven economic / strategic / analytical thinker, with ability to prioritize economically and evaluate risks in a highly changeable environment.
Behaviour driven by integrity, humility and ethics.
Fluent in German and English.
Flexibility to travel approx. 60% within Germany, Europe and occasionally Asia.
Desirable requirements
Knowledge of the textile value-chain and ingredient branding.
Other EU languages advantageous.
Candidate profile
This role will be attractive to candidates who are ready to embrace an exciting career development opportunity within the Apparel business and have the drive, determination and initiative to make a significant step forward.
As this is a business development role, candidates will need to demonstrate the ability to work in an unstructured environment, utilising their detailed understanding of client needs to explore leads, create opportunities and generate new business through the application of an entrepreneurial mindset.
How to apply Interested applicants should submit a comprehensive CV in English, along with a covering letter, indicating salary expectations, to Lyn.Neely@invista.com. Please quote the job title and reference code in your application.
By submitting an application for this vacancy, you hereby agree that your information will be stored by the Company (for a period of up to 6 months after closure of this position) and if necessary, forwarded to affiliated companies
Business Development Leader (m/f)
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