Industrial Executive Leadership Opportunity – Managing Director / Sales and Business Development
At a glance
Leadership Business Development role at German American Chambers of Commerce. Schaumburg · full-time.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Set the US entity’s growth direction and strengthen its presence in the market
- Lead sales, business development, operations, finance, and engineering across functions
- Expand and improve US subsidiaries while staying closely aligned with overseas headquarters
- Coordinate cross-border work and maintain operational standards across departments
What you bring
- You have held P&L ownership and led a small or mid-sized organization
- Your background includes capital equipment or industrial technology
- You bring deep experience in sales, business development, and cross-functional leadership
- You understand international business and ideally European or German company structures
Who this fits
This role suits an entrepreneurial executive who can lead international operations and shape a growing business. You’ll work with German companies operating in the United States, in a full-time role based in the Midwest with onsite or hybrid arrangements depending on the company location. The opportunities are director-level leadership roles, with consideration for both current and future openings.
From the employer
Location: Midwest USA
Full-Time
Onsite or Hybrid, depending on company location
As a trusted recruiting partner for a network of innovative German companies with operations in the United States, we are actively seeking to expand our pool of experienced executive-level candidates for upcoming and current leadership roles.
We are particularly interested in connecting with individuals who bring:
- Proven P&L responsibility and leadership experience within small to mid-sized organizations (typically $10–50 million in revenue)
- A solid track record in capital equipment or industrial technology environments
- Deep experience in sales, business development, and cross-functional leadership (operations, finance, engineering, etc.)
- Strong understanding of international business, ideally with exposure to European or German company structures and cultures
- The ability to scale and optimize US subsidiaries of global companies while maintaining close collaboration with overseas headquarters
These roles typically involve steering the US entity’s growth strategy, enhancing market presence, leading cross-border collaboration, and ensuring operational excellence across all departments.
If you are an entrepreneurial leader who thrives in international settings and is passionate about shaping the future of a growing business, we would love to hear from you. By joining our candidate network, you’ll be considered for current and future openings with our German partner companies across the U.S.
Apply now to become part of our exclusive talent pool for high-impact executive roles in the German-American business landscape.
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