Global Sales Manager - Textiles
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Sales Manager – Global Textile Chemicals (Confidential)
Location: Hybrid – North West England
Travel: International travel required
Contract: Permanent
We are partnering with an international specialty chemicals business operating within textile and performance materials markets. The company develops and supplies advanced chemical technologies used across global textile manufacturing and processing environments.
With an established global customer base and continued growth across international markets, the organisation is now seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead a commercial team and drive the delivery of its global sales strategy.
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on sales leadership role responsible for translating commercial strategy into clear plans and ensuring successful execution across key international markets.
You will lead a team of Key Account Managers and Sales Executives while maintaining close oversight of strategic customer relationships across the textile value chain, including mills, manufacturers, distributors and technical partners.
The role requires someone who understands the commercial and operational realities of the textile chemicals industry and can combine strategic planning with disciplined sales execution.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership
- Lead and develop a commercial team responsible for global textile customers and markets
- Translate business unit strategy into clear sales plans and actionable team objectives
- Monitor and support the performance of Key Account Managers and Sales Executives
Market & Customer Development
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key international customers across the textile manufacturing ecosystem
- Support the identification and development of new opportunities within textile processing and performance materials markets
- Provide market insight on customer trends, technology developments and competitive activity
Pipeline & Performance Management
- Ensure robust forecasting, pipeline management and sales reporting processes
- Deliver sales targets aligned to revenue, volume and profitability objectives
- Implement structured account planning and performance tracking across the team
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with marketing, technical and operational teams to ensure alignment between market demand and product capability
- Act as the commercial voice of the customer within the organisation
- Represent the business unit commercially both internally and externally
About You
You will be an experienced international sales leader within textile chemicals or performance materials markets, capable of managing both commercial strategy and day-to-day execution.
Key experience includes:
- Extensive international sales management experience within textiles, textile chemicals, dyes or specialty chemicals
- Proven experience managing key global accounts and distributor networks
- Experience leading and developing commercial teams
- Strong understanding of the textile manufacturing value chain
- Degree educated in chemistry, textiles, business or a related field
Additional language skills and project management experience would be advantageous.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Leadership position within a global textile chemicals business
This position is being managed on a strictly confidential basis, with full company details shared with shortlisted candidates. To apply, send your CV to a.kanji@nonstopconsulting.com