Sales Manager, Textile Chemicals

SP Associates, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SP Associates, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Sales Manager to head its textile business across the United States and Canada. The role requires deep knowledge of the North American textile market and a proven ability to identify and develop profitable opportunities.

You will lead the U.S. and Canadian sales teams, manage strategic accounts, and drive annual sales and profitability while expanding the customer base through effective leadership and relationship building.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or textile-related field required.
• MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of sales experience in textile/chemical industries.
• 5+ years in sales leadership or supervisory roles.
• Proven ability to develop new accounts and grow existing ones.
• Experience selling to textile manufacturers in US/Canada.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. and Canadian sales organization.
• Develop new business opportunities and expand accounts.
• Manage strategic customer accounts.
• Ensure achievement of annual sales and profitability objectives.
• Oversee development of North American sales team.

Skills

Sales leadership

Key account management

Textile market knowledge

Forecasting & analytics

CRM proficiency

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s in chemistry/textile chemistry

MBA or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

A global specialty chemical company is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead its textile business across the United States and Canada. The ideal candidate will bring extensive knowledge of the North American textile market, established relationships with textile manufacturers, and a proven ability to identify and develop profitable new business opportunities.

This position will lead the U.S. and Canadian sales organization while directly managing strategic customer accounts.

Position Overview

The Sales Manager will be responsible for delivering the annual sales and profitability objectives for a textile business generating revenues in the tens of millions of dollars. This individual will lead key account management, develop new business opportunities, and oversee the effectiveness and long-term development of the North American sales team.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, textile chemistry, or a related technical or business discipline.
• MBA or equivalent business experience preferred.
• At least 10 years of sales experience within the textile, textile chemical, specialty chemical, or closely related industry.
• At least five years of sales leadership, management, or supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience selling to textile manufacturers throughout the United States and Canada.
• Proven success developing new accounts and expanding business with existing customers.
• Experience leading, evaluating, and developing a geographically dispersed sales team.
• Strong understanding of pricing, profitability, financial analysis, forecasting, and business reporting.
• Familiarity with textile manufacturing, chemical products, technical applications, and product management.
• Strong organizational, planning, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms and standard business technology.

Location

This position is preferably based on-site in Charlotte, North Carolina. Remote candidates may be considered based on experience, industry relationships, and proximity to key customers.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.