Job opportunity

Purpose & key responsibilities of the role

• You will support Brands / Retailer to develop products with Lenzing fibers
• You will manage strong key client relationships on brand and retail level, acting as the primary contact for these accounts
• You will connect brands and retailers with Lenzing value chain partners to put together cross-regional programs. This includes account-related travel of approx. 30-50% per month (10-12 days/month)
• You will identify and capitalize on new business opportunities with existing and potential accounts
• You will analyze brands / retailers to find opportunities to actively align with our communication and marketing team collaborations (storytelling, co-branding, POS promotions)
• You will promote Lenzing's specialty fibers and provide support for clients' sales & marketing activities to generate demand, thus creating pull for fiber sales and driving premiumization
• You will provide effective support in alignment with our global Lenzing teams and different departments for the implementation of accounts' sales & marketing activities, planning and execution 

Our expectations for this exciting role

• You have deep knowledge of the textile/ fashion industry and excellent key account management skills, with a minimum of 8 years experience in the retail, fashion or textile industries or brand consulting
• You have deep knowledge of the value creation process in the textile/fashion industry, gained through a relevant Commercial degree and equivalent experience, with an understanding of what motivates brand- and retail-level partners and the ability to think strategically
• You are a passionate team player and show experience acting in a global structure to align with multiple departments
• You have a high level of expertise in business development, either as a field sales manager or working in support of a key account manager in a textile/fashion environment
• You have outstanding relationship-building and stakeholder-influencing skills; and a talent for translating customer needs and pain points into value-adding solutions
• You have the ability to define and implement marketing initiatives and programs
• You have a good understanding of supply chain management
• You are fluent in Spanish & Business English 

Our benefits

• Work-life balance with flexible remote arrangement (work from home when not traveling)
• On the job training by experts and access to extensive online learning platform
• The chance to make an impact within a sustainable & innovative industry leader
• Collaborative international working environment
• Involvement with our diverse & inclusive company culture in other countries