Are you as passionate about renewing the textile fiber industry as we are? If so, join us and lead the way!
At Valmet, we support our customers in converting renewable resources into sustainable results. By reinventing existing technologies and innovating new ones, we offer advanced solutions and create new opportunities in the fiber-based industry. We are now looking for a Business Development Director to lead the Business Accelerator initiative focused on the growth of the Recycled and Cellulosic Textile Fibers business.
As a Business Development Director, you will
- develop and execute growth strategies and annual plans together with the team and stakeholders.
- lead a matrix network of teams and ensure a unified and coordinated approach to reach set targets together.
- study textile industry developments, conduct high-quality analyses and scenarios, and provide insights into market demands for technology solutions and services.
- create a broad network within the industry and build projects, ecosystems, and partnerships to generate new business opportunities.
- ensure and coordinate that Valmet has the necessary competencies to grow in the textile industry.
You will report in a matrix structure to the Steering team of this Business Accelerator initiative, and your supervisor will be the Vice President of Strategy and R&D for the Pulp & Energy business line. While profit and loss responsibilities will lie within the different business units according to our product offerings, you will play a critical role in ensuring overall success. You can be based at any of the major Valmet locations.
To excel in this position, you should
- have proven experience in leading teams within a matrix structure and excellent skills in building and maintaining relationships.
- possess sufficient technical understanding of textile, recycling, or pulp and paper industry markets, customers, and processes to engage in discussions with potential customers, partners, and internal experts.
- demonstrate the ability to create and implement business growth strategies, assess technical and commercial feasibilities, commercialize technologies, and drive growth.
- be an effective communicator, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly and concisely in both verbal and written forms; comfortable in business and technical discussions.
- have strong leadership, management, project management and interpersonal skills, with a structured, analytical, and fact-based approach to work. Moreover, you are motivated to achieve goals, with a proactive and results-oriented mindset.
- have Master's degree in Business Administration, Technology or other relevant university equivalent
Our team: In this position, you have a great opportunity to work with a global industry leader and experience the start-up spirit backed by over 200 years of expertise. The Recycled and Cellulosic Textile Fibers business is one of our key initiatives for the future, allowing you to make a tangible contribution to a more sustainable world. You'll be part of an experienced team committed to innovation and circular economy principles, focusing on offering solutions that not only meet today's demands but also shape the future of the textile industry. We welcome you to break boundaries with us!
Additional information: If you want to know more, please contact Ari Saario, VP, Strategy and R&D of the Pulp & Energy business line, at [email protected] or +358 50 590 2046. Preferably, reach out on
- Friday, December 27, 2024, between 9-10 EET,
- Thursday, January 2, 2025, between 14-15 EET, or
- Monday, January 13, 2025, between 9-10 EET
Does this sound like your dream job? If you want to be a part of our winning team, please fill out our electronic application form with your CV by January 19, 2025