Area Sales Manager

The Role: Own direct sales (volume, turnover and profitability) for technical fibers across designated key accounts Build and manage a sales project pipeline as the foundation for long-term growth Identify, develop and commercialize new business opportunities in target markets Build long-term relationships with customers and prospects, with around 15 customer visits per month (on-site and virtual) Negotiate pricing within established frameworks and resolve customer complaints and technical issues Contribute to market strategy, 1-year and 3-year business plans, and weekly forecasting Coordinate key account and development activity with sales counterparts in Europe and Asia Represent the business at select trade shows, exhibitions and conferences Up to 50% travel, primarily across the US, Canada and Mexico

The Ideal Candidate: B.Sc. in Chemical, Mechanical or Textile Engineering (or a related field) 5+ years of sales, business development or marketing experience Background selling textile fibers, ideally with knowledge of spun yarn and/or nonwovens markets Strong communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage customers at a technical level Proven ability to manage a project pipeline, forecast accurately and hit volume, revenue and margin targets Self-driven and organized, comfortable with regular reporting and a high-travel schedule If this sounds like you, or someone in your network, message me for a confidential conversation.