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Vice President JN -052026-175771

Goodwin Recruiting
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2026
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Vice President

Join a leading industrial manufacturer specializing in precision grinding machinery, offering the chance to shape long-term growth and make a tangible impact. As part of a dynamic executive team, you’ll drive strategic revenue initiatives and help expand an established market presence. This position requires a strong industrial machine sales background.

Vice President Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonuses and commissions
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, with HSA
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Professional development opportunities. This position has a future track progression to President.

Vice President Requirements & Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in industrial or B2B capital equipment sales, with a proven record of exceeding targets
  • Minimum 5 years in a senior sales leadership or management position
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field strongly preferred
  • Prior experience selling CNC machine tools, grinding machines (prefer experience with selling Grinding Machines), or related precision manufacturing equipment
  • Strong leadership, strategic planning, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in Excel and data analysis tools for effective decision-making
  • Ability to understand technical specifications and communicate value to engineering and procurement audiences
  • Willingness to travel up to 30- 40% for client meetings, trade shows, and internal team activities. Must be willing to relocate to Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Vice President Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience and understanding of Japanese business culture
  • Excellent relationship-building and business development capabilities

Vice President Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies to achieve revenue and margin goals in the precision grinding machinery industry
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a multi-state sales and operating team across sales, operations, service, and support functions
  • Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with key clients, partners, and distributors; manage major accounts and strategic opportunities
  • Oversee sales forecasting, set KPIs, manage departmental budgeting, and report performance to executive leadership and the board
  • Optimize sales processes, implement best practices, and ensure effective pipeline management
  • Design and deliver sales training programs to equip the team for complex equipment and technical solution sales

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, $190,000 - $200,000,

Salary : $190,000 - $200,000

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