If you lead a textile business and need someone to take your products to market, you need a person who already understands how mills, converters, and buyers actually work. At Coley Company, our Textile Go-to-Market Recruiters find commercial leaders who have sold, marketed, and grown textile products, so your next hire starts with credibility instead of a learning curve. We work from our base in Greensboro and focus on leadership searches for employers like you. You can start from our home page to see how we work across the industry.
A retained search that starts with your market, not a template
We begin by learning what your commercial side needs to accomplish: the customers you want to win, the channels you sell through, and where your current team falls short. Textile Go-to-Market Recruiters earn their value in that first conversation, because a vice president of sales for a technical fabric producer is a very different hire from a marketing lead for a home textile brand. We handle the search on a retained basis, which means we work on your opening with dedicated attention and report back to you throughout. You can read more about who we are and how we work before you reach out.
Our network is concentrated in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, with active relationships in Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, Connecticut, Maryland, and South Carolina. That regional depth matters because many strong commercial leaders already live near the industry’s core hubs. It also helps you avoid the relocation friction that so often derails a search at the final stage, and it is one reason employers in Greensboro and across the region turn to Textile Go-to-Market Recruiters who already know the territory.
From first briefing to a signed offer
We open with a detailed briefing on the role, the reporting line, and the customers this person will inherit or pursue. From there we identify and approach candidates directly, screen them for industry fit and commercial track record, and present a focused shortlist for you to interview. We stay involved through references and negotiation, so the offer stage does not become a surprise. Our employer services outline how that partnership works in more detail.
Go-to-market leadership roles we recruit across textile, nonwoven, and related segments
Textile Go-to-Market Recruiters at Coley Company focus on the roles that connect your product to your customer. Depending on your structure, that can include:
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President
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Vice President of Sales
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VP of Marketing
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Product Manager
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Product Development
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
We also support the technical roles that shape what you bring to market, and you can follow our updates on LinkedIn.
Textile is our primary focus, and many of these searches overlap with neighboring segments. Our Textile Go-to-Market Recruiters pay attention to how your customers buy, whether through long-term programs, spec-driven bids, or brand relationships, because the right candidate has to be comfortable in that selling environment.
What you can count on from recruiters who know textiles
We are a specialist firm, and that shapes how we work. You will talk with people who understand the vocabulary of your business and can tell the difference between a leader who has run a textile commercial team and one who has only sold alongside one. Textile Go-to-Market Recruiters should also be honest about fit, so we tell you when a candidate looks strong on paper but misses on the details that matter to you.
Tell us about the commercial leader you need
If your go-to-market team needs a stronger leader, Coley Company is ready to talk through the role with you. Fill out the form on this page and tell us what you are building and who you are looking for. Our Textile Go-to-Market Recruiters will take it from there and keep the conversation practical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do Textile Go-to-Market Recruiters actually do?
We find and vet leaders who sell, market, and position textile products. That means searching for executives and senior managers with real commercial experience in the industry, then guiding you through interviews and the offer so you hire someone who can contribute quickly.
Why choose a specialist over a general executive search firm?
A general firm often relies on broad databases and generic job profiles. Specialized Textile Go-to-Market Recruiters know textile customers, channels, and product categories, so we can spot relevant experience that a generalist might overlook or misjudge.
Which commercial roles does Coley Company recruit for?
We recruit leaders such as presidents, vice presidents of sales, VPs of marketing, and product managers, along with product development roles that influence what reaches the market. The scope depends on your structure and what the business needs next.
Do you work only in textiles?
Textile is the focus here, but our experience also covers apparel, nonwoven, and biofabrics. Commercial leadership searches often cross those lines, and our broader industry knowledge helps when your ideal candidate comes from a neighboring segment.
How should I choose a recruiter for a sales or marketing leadership search?
Look for industry depth, a clear process, and a willingness to give honest feedback on candidates. Ask how they find people who are not actively looking, and whether they understand how your customers buy.