Business unit manager in textile chemistry

Business unit manager in textile chemistry

A market-competitive and attractive compensation package

Antal International Network – Global Talent Recruitment Leader
With a presence in 35+ countries and 1,000+ consultants , Antal International supports innovative industrial companies in hiring their next leaders and technical experts.

We are seeking a Business Unit Manager – Specialty Chemicals for Textiles for an international company specializing in advanced textile chemical technologies . This human‑scale SME , part of a global industrial group , is renowned for its innovation culture , reliable responsiveness , and agile decision‑making . Its solutions serve apparel, sportswear, home textiles, and technical textiles worldwide.

The Role

• Lead a strategic BU focused on textile performance technologies
• Report directly to the CEO and contribute to strategic decisions
• Define commercial strategy & drive market development
• Collaborate closely with R&D to shape an innovative product portfolio
• Manage full P&L: revenues, margins, budgets, forecasts
• Support and coordinate international sales teams
• Build strong partnerships with brands, manufacturers & distributors
• Represent the company at trade fairs and industry events

Ideal Profile

• Scientific background: chemistry, materials, textiles
• 10+ years in specialty textile chemicals or high‑performance textile technologies
• Strong business acumen & confirmed P&L experience
• Cross‑functional collaboration with R&D, marketing, sales
• Multitask mindset, adaptable to an agile SME environment
• Natural leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, results‑driven
• Fluent in English; additional languages welcome
• Willing to travel 20–30%

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