Chief Executive Officer
Our client is a highly respected manufacturer of advanced and highly reliable electrical connection technology found in numerous building and industrial applications. This worldwide operating company has a staff of around 1500.
To help achieve the next phase of the expansion in the growing North American market, TH Bender has been retained to support the recruitment of a hands-on, experienced, and strategic Chief Executive Officer to lead and manage the development of the short- and long-term operational strategy of the NA operations and align the strategy with the Company’s overall business objectives and resources.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide cross-functional supervision and lead all aspects of administration.
- Develop and coordinate the market development strategy
- Review, and improve as needed, the Company’s internal business operations; develop and implement plans and strategies to optimize business operations and functions.
- Set clearly defined short- and long-term goals for the internal development of the organization and develop action plans to meet these goals.
- Drive sales and strategic targeting of key markets and clients and leverage existing connections in the industry for growth opportunities.
- Actively engage in the acquisition of new key customers while maintaining relationships with existing clients and partners.
- Evaluate industry and business trends to identify and analyze opportunities for growth.
- Interface regularly with the Company headquarters and its international channels and cooperate closely with the colleagues of the global management team.
- Develop and maintain a deep knowledge of the markets, the industry, and the individual key players who drive / influence investment decisions.
- Support and participate in local and global trade fairs, conferences, etc.
- Represent the organization in important external business relationships with major clients, joint venture partners and the public.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Key qualifications:
- Proven track record leading an organization in growth mode with P&L or significant budget experience required
- Several years of leadership experience in corporate development, sales / BD management, and/or key account management
- Extensive background / experience within the electrical industry required.
- Solid understanding of costing, accounting practices and budgeting processes; able to calculate margins of products and initiatives.
- Sound understanding of commercial business practices and the ability to align sales and operational activities to support greater organizational objectives.
- Must exhibit a high level of project management, organizational, and negotiation skills and be able to improve / create a shared services platform.
- Direct experience working across diverse cultures would be beneficial with previous experience internationally and in global teams with foreign headquarters.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with the ability to communicate complex business issues in a concise manner.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
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Seniority level
Executive -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Sales, Management, and General Business -
Industries
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
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