What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager position at Variant Partners?
General Manager – U.S. Division (Global Manufacturing Group)
Our client, a global manufacturing organization with a profitable and growing U.S. division, is seeking a General Manager to lead the business with full P&L ownership. With strong operations leadership already in place, this role is centered on commercial performance, customer engagement, and strategic growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead U.S. strategy and financial performance, including P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and investment planning
- Drive the commercial agenda: sales strategy, key account growth, pipeline development, and pricing
- Expand new business while deepening senior-level customer relationships, particularly in automotive and adjacent markets
- Ensure alignment of commercial goals with operational capabilities in partnership with the Head of Operations
- Build and develop a high-performing leadership team; promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Serve as the senior representative with customers, suppliers, and global leadership, ensuring alignment with group strategy
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
- 10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing
- Demonstrated success in sales leadership, business development, and key account management
- Automotive Tier I or Tier II experience preferred; global or matrixed exposure a plus
- Strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and leadership presence
If you are interested in exploring this further, please apply to this posting.