💼 NOW HIRING: COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR 📍 Location: Flexible | Travel Required 🌿 Lead Strategic Growth at the Forefront of Sustainable Innovation
At Danimer Scientific, we’re redefining what plastic can be—natural, renewable, and designed to return to the Earth. As a global leader in biopolymer innovation, we hold more than 125 patents across nearly 20 countries and power sustainable solutions for products that would otherwise pollute our planet. From films and coatings to adhesives and molded goods, our bioplastics are changing industries—and futures.
Our bioplastics offer key advantages:
Reduced dependency on petrochemicals
Compliance with ASTM and EN requirements for biodegradability and compost ability
FDA authorization for food contact
Biodegradation in a fraction of the time it takes traditional plastics
Virtually no carbon footprint
We're seeking a visionary Commercial Director to join our executive leadership team and help shape the next chapter of our commercial strategy. This is more than a sales role—it's a high-impact leadership opportunity to drive growth, build meaningful partnerships, and leave a lasting mark on the materials industry and the environment.
🚀 What You’ll Do ✅ Develop and lead regional commercial strategy aligned with Danimer’s global mission ✅ Drive profitable sales growth across revenue, margin, and order targets ✅ Lead and grow a high-performing commercial team with a focus on customer success ✅ Collaborate cross-functionally across Sales, Marketing, and Business Development ✅ Build and maintain strong relationships with key strategic customers ✅ Deliver accurate sales forecasting and lead the S&OP commercial process ✅ Identify performance gaps, analyze trends, and implement effective solutions ✅ Serve as key member of the Global Commercial Leadership Team, contributing to strategy and performance goals ✅ Promote consistency through tools, process excellence, and continuous improvement ✅ Inspire a results-driven, customer-centric culture
📈 What You Bring ✔ 15+ years in progressive commercial or sales roles, with global or multi-regional exposure ✔ 5+ years of leadership experience managing high-performing sales teams ✔ Proven track record of profitable growth and building scalable strategies ✔ Strong influencing skills with executive-level communication and presence ✔ Deep expertise in market analysis, competitive positioning, and value-based selling ✔ Bachelor’s degree in business, chemistry, engineering, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred) ✔ Willingness to travel frequently and lead across a dynamic organization
🌍 Why Danimer? ✨ Be part of a mission that matters: creating a cleaner, more sustainable planet ✨ Join a recognized global leader in green innovation ✨ Influence company direction and future success at the executive level ✨ Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits ✨ Team-first culture that values integrity, innovation, and impact
🌿 Equal Opportunity Employer
Danimer Scientific is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and teammates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
We take pride in maintaining a workplace free from harassment or discrimination and in upholding the values of diversity, safety, and mutual respect.
🔗 Ready to lead the charge in sustainable growth? Apply today and help shape the future of materials science.
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Flexible work from home options available.