Business unit manager in textile chemistry

Antal International Network; Deutschland; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global recruitment leader is seeking a Business Unit Manager specializing in textile chemistry. This role involves leading strategic initiatives, managing full P&L, and collaborating with R&D for product innovation. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in specialty textile chemicals and possess strong business acumen. Willingness to travel 20–30% is required.

Leistungen

Market-competitive compensation package

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in specialty textile chemicals or high-performance textile technologies.
• Proven P&L experience and business strategy development.
• Ability to collaborate with R&D, marketing, and sales.

Aufgaben

• Lead strategic business unit focused on textile performance technologies.
• Define commercial strategy and drive market development.
• Manage full P&L: revenues, margins, budgets, forecasts.

Kenntnisse

Strong business acumen

Leadership

Fluent in English

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Ausbildung

Scientific background: chemistry, materials, textiles

Jobbeschreibung

Business unit manager in textile chemistry

A market-competitive and attractive compensation package

Antal International Network – Global Talent Recruitment Leader
With a presence in 35+ countries and 1,000+ consultants, Antal International supports innovative industrial companies in hiring their next leaders and technical experts.

We are seeking a Business Unit Manager – Specialty Chemicals for Textiles for an international company specializing in advanced textile chemical technologies. This human‑scale SME, part of a global industrial group, is renowned for its innovation culture, reliable responsiveness, and agile decision‑making. Its solutions serve apparel, sportswear, home textiles, and technical textiles worldwide.

The Role

• Lead a strategic BU focused on textile performance technologies
• Report directly to the CEO and contribute to strategic decisions
• Define commercial strategy & drive market development
• Collaborate closely with R&D to shape an innovative product portfolio
• Manage full P&L: revenues, margins, budgets, forecasts
• Support and coordinate international sales teams
• Build strong partnerships with brands, manufacturers & distributors
• Represent the company at trade fairs and industry events

Ideal Profile

• Scientific background: chemistry, materials, textiles
• 10+ years in specialty textile chemicals or high‑performance textile technologies
• Strong business acumen & confirmed P&L experience
• Cross‑functional collaboration with R&D, marketing, sales
• Multitask mindset, adaptable to an agile SME environment
• Natural leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, results‑driven
• Fluent in English; additional languages welcome
• Willing to travel 20–30%