GLOBAL DIRECTOR SALES (M/F/D) - BUSINESS DIVISION TEXTILE SOLUTIONS

GLOBAL DIRECTOR SALES (M/F/D)

Business Division: Textile Solutions

Contract: full-time/ permanent

Location: Tübingen or any CHT-site worldwide

Start date: as soon as possible, according to agreement

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and drive the global strategic sales direction in alignment with business division objectives to achieve revenue and growth targets

• Provide actionable insights on regional trends, competitor activities, and customer needs

• Drive global sustainable growth, profitability, and market expansion across all regions together with the Regional Heads of Sales

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global sales organization, fostering accountability, collaboration, and innovation

• Manage and optimize global sales channels, key account activities, and strategic customer relationships

• Establish KPIs, monitor sales performance, and drive continuous improvement

• Ensure achievement of EBIT and margin targets while managing sales-related budgets and costs

• Globally align priorities and activities and act as the key representative of the Business Division's sales organization

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Business Administration or Chemical/Technical background with strong commercial knowledge

• Extensive international leadership experience in sales, business development, or commercial management within the specialty chemicals industry

• Solid leadership experience and track record in implementing growth strategies, global sales management, and key account development

• Strong business and financial acumen with responsibility for profitability, EBIT, and margin performance

• Experience operating successfully in an international matrix organization with a hands-on and entrepreneurial mindset

• Leadership skills with a focus on empowerment through effective communication tailored to people, situations, and desired outcomes

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills combined with a results-oriented approach

• Business fluent communication skills in English, both written and verbal, and the ability to act confidently across different hierarchy levels

• Willingness to travel on business internationally

SAY YES TO CHT  

Would you like to shape change and bring about change in an internationally active company? Then please send us your CV and cover letter, exclusively via our application system.  

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us.  

Your HR contact:  

Julia Friebolin

Phone +49 7071 154 513 

julia.friebolin@cht.com