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General Manager / Business Manager
Greater Boston MA Area
We are a global, growth-focused industrial manufacturer seeking a commercially driven executive to lead a key business segment. This role is centered on accelerating revenue, expanding market presence, and driving overall business performance across a global footprint.
In this role you will lead a global business unit with full accountability for revenue growth, profitability, and strategic direction. This leader will define and execute a clear commercial strategy while ensuring alignment across sales, operations, engineering, and support functions to enable sustained growth. The role will focus heavily on expanding into new markets, strengthening key customer relationships, and building a high-performance, sales-driven culture.
Core Responsibilities:
• Full P&L ownership with primary emphasis on revenue growth and margin expansion
• Development and execution of commercial strategy, including market penetration and global account growth
• Leadership of sales and cross-functional teams to drive performance and accountability
• Expansion of global customer base and identification of new market opportunities
• Alignment of commercial objectives with operational execution to support scalable growth
• Establishment of clear performance metrics and accountability across the business
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; advanced degree preferred
• 15 years of progressive leadership experience within industrial or manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated success leading a business or division with full P&L responsibility
• Proven track record of driving sustained commercial or sales growth and expanding into new markets
• Strong experience developing and executing commercial strategies that deliver measurable revenue results
• Financial acumen across forecasting, margins, and overall business performance
• Global experience operating across multiple regions and cultures
• Hands-on leadership style with a strong focus on execution and growth
Additional Information:
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• Strong executive presence and communication skills