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 we invite Business Development experts, based in Europe (Austria, Germany, Italy, France, Spain or Czechia) to submit applications for the role as

Business Development Manager Specialty Applications

Reference-No.: 3710

Department

Marketing, Sales, PR & Business Development

Position

Employee

Location

Europe

Purpose & key responsibilities of the role

In this role, you will grow and diversify Lenzing’s Specialty business, delivering strategy targets and creating sustainable market entries for Lenzing’s fibers in Specialty Applications
You will be responsible for managing Customer technical relationships along the supply chain in order to build/secure sales of Lenzing fibers for Specialty Applications (e.g. Filtration, Electrical Separator, Carbonization, Medical) and Emerging segments with a special focus on Packaging Application, maintaining existing Industrial business with Technical Marketing
Through understanding and review of the market structure, you will identify key customer needs and new market and business opportunities, providing market and value chain analysis
As a key influencer of R&D projects, you will generate ideas to develop new materials and applications benefit package
You will be a key technical interface with manufacturing to establish optimal product specification/quality
You will provide specialist technical and commercial marketing development/customer service to assist in the introduction of new materials and solutions

Our expectations for this exciting role

You bring at least 6 years’ experience in customer facing roles with exposure to technical aspects of nonwoven production
You hold a relevant technical University Degree, additional Commercial education is a plus
You have strong experience in hunting new markets to develop new business opportunities, establishing first contact with potential customers, pricing the product in order to achieve the best added value and the highest profit/CM
You have a convincing approach to customer relationship management, excellent organizational skills, hands-on mentality and problem-solving abilities
You are a creative thinker who is able to translate customer needs and market trends into action plans to deliver innovative solutions
You are a team player with strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
You are able to work remotely and travel as required

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 monthly gross salary for this position is according to collective agreement in the chemical industry based on 38 working hours/week at least EUR 4200.- 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