Careers at Lenzing

Careers at Lenzing

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From wood to pulp to fiber – this is Lenzing.
We weave innovation and respect into sustainability. Our technology inspires the fashion and hygiene industries to make better decisions. We work towards a circular economy and a Carbon neutral future for you and generations to come.

Make the right choice and contribute to our GOOD FIBRATIONS!

For the area of Commercial Nonwovens in Lenzing Group based out of one of our European entities (Austria, Czechia, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, UK) we invite Sales experts to submit applications for the role as

Global Sales Manager - Specialty Segment (Nonwovens)

Reference-No.: 200003915

Department

Marketing, Sales, PR & Business Development

Position

Employee

Location

Europe

Purpose & key responsibilities of the role
  • In this role, you will expand and diversify the non-core Nonwoven (NW) fiber business, identifying region-related sustainable USPs and supporting the development and commercialization of these USPs within the focus regions (E.g. Americas, APAC & EMEA)

  • You will be responsible for Account Management, building customer intimacy and networking in Specialty Segment (including filtration, electrical / battery, industrial applications) while ensuring the internal organization is connected at multiple levels

  • You will work closely with Regional Sales managers to ensure sustainable commercial success in niche markets

  • You will be involved in forecasting, budgeting and commercialization management (qualification to commercialization)

  • You will seek further market segment growth and provide market analysis, competitive landscape to define business strategy and activities

Your ideal profile for this exciting role
  • You hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering, Material Science or similar field. Additional education in Business Management will be considered as a benefit

  • You bring extensive global commercial experience and technical understanding in Specialty markets (E.g. Filtration, electrical / battery, industrial applications) - previous direct experience within the Nonwovens industry is essential

  • You have a proven track record of revenue growth in technical segments while maintaining high profit margins

  • You are a strong leader with the ability to motivate and set business directions to non-reporting matrix global sales team, building business plans while ensuring objectives are monitored and achieved

  • You have excellent negotiation skills and knowledge of contractual business

  • You have Advanced IT skills: CRM, MS Office, MS Outlook, Teams and SharePoint

  • You work well in cross-functional teams

  • You are fluent in English, additional languages will be a benefit

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

The annual gross salary for this position (in Austria) is according to collective agreement in the chemical industry based on 38 working hours/week at least EUR 78.400.- with a willingness to overpay – depending on qualifications and experience.
Additionally you will also take part in the Lenzing bonus system.
We offer flexible working time and remote working options.

Are you passionate and qualified to take this role? Take the chance to contribute to the success of the Lenzing Group!
We are looking forward to your online application.
Your responsible recruiter: Alana Wilson

Apply now