Regional Business Development Manager for PPE and WorkwearKey Responsibilities:Collaborate with a global team to devise and execute regional business development strategies across personal protective equipment (PPE) and workwear (WW) segments.Maintain and expand relationships with existing downstream partners, supporting them in positioning, supply chain management, new developments etc.Cultivate relationships with new supply chains by identifying and fostering new partnerships.Promote Lenzing's fiber portfolio and product innovations through industry events, trade fairs, podcasts, seminars etc.Collect market and competition information, and share insights internally.Monitor trends impacting our business and stay updated on the use of our fibers and sales volume development.Screen the market to identify growth opportunities and initiatives, and participate in active, targeted development of products and applications.Establish close ties with key secondary stakeholders such as industry associations, NGOs, universities, norms & standardisation committees etc.Required Skills and Qualifications:Hold a university degree in Business Management or Fiber/Textile-related subject area.At least 10 years' total experience in the textile industry, with at least 5 years in Business Development.Good technical understanding of fibers and downstream processes.Strong communication and networking skills.Sound understanding of financial topics, and strong skills in commerce and negotiation.Good knowledge of supply chains and sourcing.