Coley Company
Director of Sales – Industrial & Outdoor Performance Textiles
A leading manufacturer of outdoor, industrial, and berry amendment textile products is seeking a Director of Sales to join their Maryland team. This company specializes in outdoor textile products, upholstery, and industrial textiles. Today they are experiencing major growth across multiple markets.
This is a high-impact role for someone who understands the performance fabric product space and can bring both strategic sales leadership and hands‑on customer engagement.
Responsibilities
Lead strategic sales initiatives across key industrial and outdoor textile markets
Drive growth by identifying trends, new opportunities, and emerging segments
Own the full sales cycle including long‑cycle industrial sales
Prepare and manage pricing proposals, quotes, and contract discussions
Strengthen existing customer relationships and take over key accounts
Build new business through market knowledge and networking
Collaborate closely with executive leadership on long‑term growth plans
Operate with significant autonomy while helping shape sales operations
Through planned retirement of leadership this position will transition into the team leader
Qualifications
Strong background in B2B sales, ideally in industrial fabrics, outdoor textiles, Berry Compliant or mil‑spec materials
Proven ability to manage long and complex sales cycles
Strategic thinker with experience building growth plans and penetrating new markets
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to engage customers at all levels
Mechanical aptitude or familiarity with textile manufacturing processes
A self‑starter who thrives in a role with flexibility, independence, and high visibility
High autonomy and trust from leadership
Ability to take over key accounts while building new business
Significant growth potential, including future team‑leadership and executive pathway
A chance to influence strategy, processes, and long‑term direction
Relocation support
Seniority level: Director. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Sales, Business Development, and Management. Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Textile Manufacturing, and Manufacturing.
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This is a high-impact role for someone who understands the performance fabric product space and can bring both strategic sales leadership and hands‑on customer engagement.
Responsibilities
Lead strategic sales initiatives across key industrial and outdoor textile markets
Drive growth by identifying trends, new opportunities, and emerging segments
Own the full sales cycle including long‑cycle industrial sales
Prepare and manage pricing proposals, quotes, and contract discussions
Strengthen existing customer relationships and take over key accounts
Build new business through market knowledge and networking
Collaborate closely with executive leadership on long‑term growth plans
Operate with significant autonomy while helping shape sales operations
Through planned retirement of leadership this position will transition into the team leader
Qualifications
Strong background in B2B sales, ideally in industrial fabrics, outdoor textiles, Berry Compliant or mil‑spec materials
Proven ability to manage long and complex sales cycles
Strategic thinker with experience building growth plans and penetrating new markets
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to engage customers at all levels
Mechanical aptitude or familiarity with textile manufacturing processes
A self‑starter who thrives in a role with flexibility, independence, and high visibility
High autonomy and trust from leadership
Ability to take over key accounts while building new business
Significant growth potential, including future team‑leadership and executive pathway
A chance to influence strategy, processes, and long‑term direction
Relocation support
Seniority level: Director. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Sales, Business Development, and Management. Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Textile Manufacturing, and Manufacturing.
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