Category Leader, Emergency Response

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Remote with Global Scope (20%-30% Travel)

The ideal candidate for this newly created Global Category Leader role in the Emergency Response Segment of a billion dollar manufacturer is a market-savvy, strategically-minded leader with deep industry insight into personal protection, military, or firefighting gear—paired with strong business acumen and innovation leadership. This role is central to defining and executing the global growth strategy for advanced materials within the personal protective equipment (PPE) space and will shape the segment’s future during a time of transformation under private equity ownership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing or Business. MBA a plus.

5–10+ years in market development, business strategy, or product / category leadership

Direct experience as a firefighter , military professional , or in a personal protective gear manufacturer is highly desirable to bring real-world insight into product use cases and end-user needs.

Proven experience working in or with global teams  and passion for innovation

Benefits

This is a rare opportunity to join a newly created leadership role within a private equity-backed spin-off, helping shape the future of these products in global emergency response markets.

Requirements

5–10+ years of experience in market development, category leadership, or strategic innovation in the PPE, fire safety, military, or industrial protection gear industries. Strong preference for candidates with private equity environment experience or those comfortable working in fast-paced, change-driven settings. Skills & Attributes Strategic Thinker : Able to assess broad market trends, customer pain points, and technology advancements and turn them into actionable growth strategies. Project Leader : Demonstrated success in managing global projects across functions—from ideation through execution and commercialization. Industry Fluent : Deep understanding of personal protection needs in high-risk environments (e.g., fire, military, industrial) with credibility to speak to end-users and internal teams. Global Perspective : Comfortable operating in a global, regionally structured business; brings cultural sensitivity and flexibility. Commercial & Technical Acumen : Equally adept at engaging in technical product discussions and developing go-to-market strategies. Collaborative Influencer : A team-oriented leader who can drive alignment without needing positional authority.