Director, Business Development at Albany International

Boerne, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Market Development, Sales Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Customer Relationship Management, Account Leadership, Proposal Development, Performance Optimization, Team Leadership, Strategic Communication, Executive Presence, Negotiation, Contracting, Market Insight, Business Acumen, Relationship Management, Problem Solving

Industry

Textile Manufacturing

Description

Key Responsibilities Market Development & Sales Strategy * Identify and secure high-value business opportunities across relevant markets * Lead the development and execution of strategic sales plans aligned with corporate objectives * Perform advanced market and competitive analyses to guide positioning and differentiation * Monitor industry dynamics to inform evolving sales approaches Customer Relationship & Account Leadership * Act as a primary relationship leader with key customers and industry partners * Collaborate across teams to deliver customized proposals and presentations * Ensure consistent customer satisfaction and drive high retention through proactive engagement Performance Optimization & Team Leadership * Lead cross-functional collaboration across Product, Marketing, Engineering, and Program Management * Mentor and develop sales professionals to elevate performance and succession planning * Establish and report KPIs, identify performance trends, and present insights to senior leadership Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) * Revenue & Growth: Revenue from new business, sales target attainment, conversion rates * Customer Experience: Satisfaction scores, retention metrics * Sales Efficiency: Deal cycle length, close rate * Team Development: Training, promotion pipeline, employee productivity Core Competencies * Strategic Communication and Executive Presence * High-level Negotiation and Contracting Skills * Advanced Market Insight and Business Acumen * Relationship Management and Influence Building * Complex Problem Solving and Decision Making * Industry and Product Expertise * Cross-Functional Leadership Qualifications Education & Experience Requirements * Education: * Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field required * MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred * Experience: * 10+ years of progressive experience in sales, business development, or commercial leadership * Proven track record of revenue growth and customer relationship management in a technical or industrial setting * Experience leading cross-functional teams and shaping business strategies at a senior level * Familiarity with engineered materials, aerospace, or manufacturing sectors is highly advantageous Location: Position can be fully remote, up to 50% travel required. #LI-JW1

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Responsibilities

The Director will be responsible for identifying and securing high-value business opportunities, leading the development and execution of strategic sales plans, and acting as a primary relationship leader with key customers and industry partners. This role also involves leading cross-functional collaboration, mentoring sales professionals, and establishing performance reporting via KPIs.