North America Business Development Manager
 INVISTA | |
life insurance, parental leave
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 United States, Georgia, Kennesaw | |
 Jan 15, 2025 | |
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INVISTA is seeking a North America Business Development Manager to join the Business Development and Marketing team in Kennesaw, GA. This role will support the CORDURA Advanced Fabrics brand, who have been leading the fabrics industry for over 55 years, offering high-performance fabric for apparel and gear. They are a trusted by leading end-use brands and used globally by militaries for protection.
We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to focus on expanding our market presence in both military and consumer brand sectors. This role requires a strategic thinker who can identify and develop new business opportunities, build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, and drive innovation and differentiation in CORDURA's product offerings. Our Team Our team is known for their expertise in market analysis, customer relationship management, and strategic planning, making significant contributions to INVISTA's success. This global team focuses on driving growth and innovation within the company by developing strategic marketing initiatives and business development plans to enhance INVISTA's market presence. The team collaborates closely with various departments to ensure alignment with the company's overall goals and objectives. What You Will Do * Market Analysis & Strategy Development: Conduct comprehensive market research to identify emerging trends, competitive landscape, and opportunities in the military and consumer brand sectors. Develop and implement strategic business development plans to drive growth and increase market share. * Partnership Development: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including military procurement officials, consumer brand managers, and supply chain partners. Act as a liaison between potential partners and the internal CORDURA team to ensure alignment of goals and objectives. * Project Management: Lead cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of business development initiatives. Coordinate with product development, marketing, and commercial sales teams to align strategies and deliver innovative solutions to partners. * Sales Growth: Drive sales growth by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within the military and consumer brand sectors. Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to prospective clients. * Brand Advocacy: Serve as a brand ambassador for CORDURA, promoting the brand's values, mission, and product offerings. Participate in industry events, trade shows, and conferences to enhance brand visibility and reputation. * Reporting & Analysis: Monitor and report on key performance indicators, market trends, and competitor activities. Provide regular updates to senior management on business development progress and challenges. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Bachelor's degree or higher in textiles or business/financial discipline. * Minimum 3 years of experience in business development, sales, or related fields, preferably within the textile or performance fabrics industry. * Experience developing and executing growth strategies with measurable business success. * Experience leading teams or projects. * This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. What Will Put You Ahead * Experience working with military specifications and procurement and/or experience working with end use consumer brands (i.e. The North Face, Levi's, Carhartt, etc) in the gear, apparel, or footwear space. * Experience in textiles at the fabric manufacturing, design, or development level. * Experience in guiding a team in rapidly developing and commercializing innovative products for military or consumer markets. * In-depth knowledge of military supply chains including government procurement and commercial channels and/or in-depth knowledge of consumer brand supply chains. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [1] here. Who We Are As a Koch company, INVISTA has a long history of working to make the world around you a better place. From parts for the automotive industry to medical equipment, airbags, food packaging, and clothing, our ingredients in the nylon 6,6 and polypropylene value chains help bring many of life's essential products to market. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [2] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click [3] here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click [4] here, [5] aqui, or [6] tu). #LI-SM1 References Visible links 1. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 2. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 3. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf 4. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_English.pdf 5. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_Spanish.pdf 6. https://labor.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/idol/employers/posters/e-verify/Right%20to%20Privacy%20in%20the%20Workplace_Polish.pdf | |