Transmission Belt Reinforcement Business Development Director

About the role

Aritec New Materials Group AG seeks a senior Business Development Director to drive commercial growth of its advanced reinforcement solutions for industrial transmission belts. The role combines deep technical knowledge of belt construction with strategic sales leadership to expand the global customer base.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute a global sales strategy for the reinforcement portfolio in transmission belts.
• Build and manage senior‑level relationships with major belt manufacturers, covering engineering, R&D, purchasing, operations, quality and executive leadership.
• Lead customer development programs from technical discussion through sampling, testing, qualification and serial‑production launch.
• Provide market intelligence on belt technologies, competitive materials, pricing trends and supply‑chain risks.
• Support account planning, commercial agreements, pricing strategies and long‑term supply arrangements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of commercial, technical‑sales or business‑development experience in transmission belts, reinforced elastomers or related high‑performance belting.
• Proven track record in managing complex sales cycles, qualification projects and multi‑site customer coordination.
• Professional fluency in English and willingness to travel internationally.

Required skills

• In‑depth knowledge of belt construction, reinforcement cords/fabrics, rubber compounds and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with timing belts, V‑belts, multi‑rib belts and other power‑transmission belt types.
• Experience with high‑performance reinforcement materials such as aramid, polyester, glass, carbon and hybrid composites.
• Competence in belt testing methods including tensile, fatigue, flex and dynamic testing.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the commercial direction of a high‑value reinforcement business serving a critical industrial market.
• Autonomy to influence strategy, engage directly with leading belt manufacturers and develop materials that enable more efficient, durable and sustainable power‑transmission systems.