VP of Global Partnerships & Growth (Equity)

Polymer; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO) 3 weeks + holidays

Commuter benefits

Health insurance

Equity eligible

Retirement plan

Team lunches

Job summary

MacroCycle is seeking a VP of Business Development to lead and scale our global brand and supply chain partnerships. You will own end-to-end relationships from initial conversations to long-term supply agreements, aligning on quality, cost, certifications, and reliability to drive commercial strategy.

With 15+ years in textiles or related sectors, you’ll leverage a deep brand network, manage cross-functional teams, and guide R&D, quality, and operations toward scalable partnerships and long-term

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in textile, apparel, or materials industry, with global fashion brands or consulting serving those functions.
• Proven network of senior relationships at global apparel/fashion brands capable of driving commercial outcomes.
• Deep understanding of textile supply chain from raw materials to finished goods.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate relationships with global apparel and textile brands and their suppliers as commercial partners.
• Lead end-to-end partnership journey from material trials to qualification programs and multi-year supply agreements.
• Own technical-commercial dialogue with brand development and quality teams and with mill and converter partners.
• Translate brand requirements into clear priorities for R&D and operations planning.
• Develop commercial frameworks, proposals and contract structures to move partners from trial to commitment.
• Create repeatable processes and materials (pitch decks, trial protocols, checklists) to expedite partnerships.

Skills

Partnership development

Negotiation

Brand management

Supply chain

Leadership

Global markets

Relationship building

Job description

MacroCycle is seeking a VP of Business Development to lead and scale our global brand and supply chain partnerships. You will own end-to-end relationships from initial conversations to long-term supply agreements, aligning on quality, cost, certifications, and reliability to drive commercial strategy.

With 15+ years in textiles or related sectors, you’ll leverage a deep brand network, manage cross-functional teams, and guide R&D, quality, and operations toward scalable partnerships and long-term