North America Business Director

INVISTA; Kingston; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials company is seeking a Commercial Business Director based in Kingston, Canada. This role involves leading commercial teams in North America and Europe, managing P&L accountability, and driving innovative business strategies. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in team leadership and business development. The role requires approximately 25% travel and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to hire and develop high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated experience in capturing new business opportunities.
• Strong economic and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the North America and Europe commercial teams.
• Drive and manage regional P&L accountability.
• Develop innovative business development strategies.
• Oversee recruitment and development of commercial talent.
• Manage relationships with key accounts.

Skills

Team leadership

Business development

P&L accountability

Commercial strategy

Client engagement

Job description

Overview

INVISTA’s Specialty Industrial Materials Team is currently seeking a Commercial Business Director to lead the North America and Europe commercial teams to expand into new markets, form strategic partnerships, and generate new revenue streams.

Team and Location

This position will report to the SIM Commercial Senior Director and will be primarily located at one of our North American offices. Due to collaboration with international teams, schedule flexibility is required. The role expects approximately 25% travel, mainly throughout North America and Europe.

What You Will Do

• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing commercial team for North America and Europe, building a culture centered on talent growth, collaboration, and ownership of results.
• Drive and manage regional P&L accountability, ensuring achievement of commercial targets, revenue growth, and profitability objectives.
• Develop and execute innovative business development strategies focused on expanding into new markets, forming strategic partnerships, and generating new revenue streams.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, and development of top commercial talent, maintaining a strong, agile, and capable team.
• Uphold high ethical standards to meet company policies and compliance requirements.
• Manage and deepen relationships with key accounts, ensuring exceptional client engagement and sustained business growth.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Proven ability to hire, develop, and lead high-performing teams with a strong sense of commercial ownership and accountability.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, capturing, and delivering new business opportunities, with an entrepreneurial and results-driven approach.
• Strong economic and critical thinking skills, with a focus on commercial success.
• 3+ years regional business leadership experience with a multinational company.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in guiding a team in developing and commercializing innovative products for the automotive market.

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 business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. 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.

How to Apply

If you have the above qualifications, we would like to hear from you. We thank all applicants in advance, but please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation or assistance at any time during the application or selection processes, please submit a request by following the directions located in the FAQ section at the bottom of the kochcareers.com webpage.

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