[Hiring] Global Market Development Leader @Arclin

Role Description

The Nomex® and Kevlar® Personal Protection business is seeking a motivated Global Market Development Leader – Emergency Response to support a critical segment of our global portfolio. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping the future of the Emergency Response segment by:

• Identifying market needs
• Driving innovation
• Leading new product development from concept through commercialization

This is a high-impact role that operates globally and partners across technical, product, supply chain, and commercial teams to bring new solutions to market. Success in this role requires the ability to translate complex technical concepts into commercially viable solutions while leading initiatives across a global, matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in market development, product strategy, innovation, or business development roles
• Background in industrial, manufacturing, technical, or product-driven environments (PPE, chemicals, materials, or similar preferred)
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority
• Knowledge of the Fire Service space is a plus

Requirements

• Ability to translate technical concepts into commercially meaningful solutions
• Strong balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution
• Experience driving complex, long-cycle projects from concept to launch
• Highly organized with strong planning and prioritization skills in complex environments
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and manage multi-phase initiatives
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence across diverse teams
• Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate risks, evaluate scenarios, and develop contingency plans
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a global, matrixed environment
• Strong business acumen, including pricing, ROI, and market analysis

Benefits

• Flexibility in location for the right candidate
• Approximately 30% travel, primarily for customer engagement and cross-functional collaboration

Company Description

Arclin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will not be discriminated based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or transgender status), national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, genetic information (including family medical history or genetic tests or services), and retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding.