Commercial Director, CORDURA

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INVISTA is seeking a CORDURA Commercial Director to join our team in Kennesaw, GA.

The CORDURA Commercial Director, Americas & EMEA is responsible for all commercial activities of CORDURA within the Western hemisphere.

Directly leading a team of 4 professionals spread over the United States, Europe and Brazil, this position also requires close collaboration with the integrated business team of Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, R&D and other capabilities to align and set business strategies and priorities.

The ability to create and nurture long-term mutually beneficial relationships with customers, as well as leading and developing a high-performing team, is vital to success.

Candidates who thrive in a principle-based, entrepreneurial environment and are motivated by creating long-term value for customers and society will excel in this role.

Our Team

For over half a century, CORDURA® brand fabrics have enabled people to confidently face challenges wherever they are.

Whether scaling mountains or navigating city life, top brands in outdoor gear, workwear, bags & packs, and the armed forces worldwide rely on CORDURA® for high-performance materials.

Renowned names like The North Face, Carhartt, New Balance, Ariat, Levi's, Crye Precision, and many others trust these fabrics to deliver durability and reliability.

The CORDURA® Brand and business unit operates as part of INVISTA, an international producer of chemical intermediates, polymers, and fibers.

What You Will Do


* Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing commercial team for Americas & EMEA, building a culture centered on talent development and collaboration where each member's strengths are recognized and leveraged for maximum contribution.


* Manage and deepen relationships with key customers across our value chain (and inclusive of some government interactions), ensuring exceptional client engagement, striving for mutually beneficial long-term partnerships, and sustained business growth.


* Proactively identify and capitalize on emerging market trends, customer needs, and new business opportunities.


* Drive and manage regional P&L accountability, ensuring achievement of commercial targets, revenue growth, profitability objectives, and behaviors consistent with our values.


* Develop, align and execute innovative commercial strategies focused on maximizing value creation (price, volume), forming strategic partnerships, and generating new revenue streams.


* Uphold high ethical standards to meet company policies and compliance requirements.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, textiles or business/financial discipline


* 5+ years of Commercial or New Business Development experience


* Experience in value selling


* Experience developing and executing growth strategies to achieve quantifiable commercial successes engaging a cross-functional team


* Ability to travel up to 50% of t...