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EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager/ USA Country Manager- CPG (Processed Foods)

LOCATION: US - Northeast (metro-New York/ New Jersey)

COMPANY: European Processed Food Company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: CPG Executive with ability to start up US operations

Recruiter seeks on behalf of Italian processed food company, a General Manager. Main duties: Set up and Manage start up (initially marketing organization); Manage relationship with third parties (production, sales-distribution); Full P&L Responsibility; Form a team, inspiring leadership. The General Manager should have strong skills in Business Development and Growth Management; Strategic thinker; Understanding of the US food distribution market and finance

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: President - Retail

LOCATION: US location TBD

COMPANY: $2 billion+ American Retail Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Retail industry experienced President, to lead an important, high growth division. Must have strong charisma, rooted in a well documented track record of success in the retail sector.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of $1 billion+ iconic American retailer, a Division President. This unit makes maximum use of its 3 channels --stores, catalogue business and e-commerce -- and the Division President should be prepared to provide energy and visionary leadership to these aspects of sales and marketing. The position requires a strong retail industry experience, which could include a variety of management profiles.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Processed Foods Sector (CPG)

LOCATION: US - Northeast location

COMPANY: Privately held $30 million food manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced food industry Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Operations Officer (COO), President, General Manager or Vice President who can bring a profitable, well established firm "to the next level"

Recruiter seeks, a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), on behalf of a profitable and expanding third-generation family-run food manufacturer. The firm has just completed its second plant, and there is an opportunity to double sales if efficient sales, marketing, finance, supply chain, manufacturing and IT departments are harmonized. The incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO) would be expected to have new ideas about the current management team and managing growth. Full P&L responsibility. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) candidates could come from similar types of companies or from small-medium sized operating units of very large food manufacturing firms.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Semiconductors

LOCATION: US - Northeast location

COMPANY: Medium sized semiconductor distributor

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) experienced in semiconductor distribution business. Turnaround experiences. Out-of-box thinker.

Recruiter seeks a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a long established medium sized semiconductor distribution firm. The best background for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is probably a long experience in sales management or strategic marketing management. An excellent communicator and strategic planner who can build a roadmap for success.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: USA General Manager - Medical Equipment

LOCATION: US - Northeast - New Jersey

COMPANY: European Medical Equipment Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: General Manager with proven sales skills and management of a foreign firm's US operation. German language skills a plus.

Recruiter seeks, a USA General Manager, on behalf of a European medical equipment firm, which is a leader in their sector. The General Manager should have experience as General Manager at a medical equipment/ medical device firm in sales, marketing, finance and logistical operations.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Senior Vice President / Chief Administrative Officer

LOCATION: US - Northeast (New Hampshire)

COMPANY: Service Organization

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: General Manager from the service sector. Spearheads the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes. Collaborates with the executive management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of Firm. Strong Communicator

Recruiter seeks, a General Manager, on behalf of a well-regarded service organization. Reporting to the President, the Senior Vice President/ Chief Administrative Officer will lead and oversee the planning, implementation, and success of internal administrative operations including: Finance, Information Technology (IT), Team Services, Human Resources, Procurement and Facility Management. The Senior Vice President/Chief Administrative Officerprovides the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure Firm has the proper staffing, operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, plus technology systems in place to support achieving the Annual Business Plan and 5-year Strategic Plan.

--Oversees internal administrative operations for the following functions:

--Leads Human Resource functions in conjunction with HR management to find and develop outstanding Firm employees to support the Firm's mission.  This includes: recruitment, hiring, talent management, compensation, benefits, payroll, professional training / development, regulatory and legal compliance.

--Oversee the head of Finance and work together in developing annual operational budget, establishing program pricing policies, managing Profit & Loss (P&L) for each department and program and Field Operations, creating metrics for cost performance, and reporting on progress in improving efficiency as the organization scales.

--Leads the development and management of outside vendor/partner relationships to enhance the ability of Firm to deliver programs and benefit from reduced cost goods and services. Oversees the purchasing function related to, but no limited to, procurement and logistic services, contract administration and review, shipping and receiving, vendor management, and export controls.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Software

LOCATION: US - Northeast (Pennsylvania)

COMPANY: European Software Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A software Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with a strong sales and marketing background

Recruiter, seeks, on behalf of a profitable and well established European software firm serving the ERP/ logistics/ materials management sector an operationally competent Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who has an ability to run two North American business units, with an emphasis on the expansion of sales and marketing.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: CEO (Chief Executive Officer) - Medical Devices

LOCATION: US - Northeast (metro-Boston, Massachusetts)

COMPANY: Medical Device Company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Well respected medical device industry CEO with strong industry relationships.

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a medical device company, a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO leads firm’s growth and expansion and is responsible for executing the established business plan and ensuring financial, operational, quality, business development, compliance, strategic development, and staff management & leadership objectives are achieved. MBA or equivalent industry experience consisting of 15+ years of progressive executive level management within the medical device industry.

•   Chief Executive Officer (CEO) demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for firm’s vision, and motivates, leads, and empowers others to achieve organizational goals

•   Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with key clients and vendors to facilitate the accomplishment of business goals

•   Chief Executive Officer (CEO) demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of, and experience in, federal and international standards relative to the design, development, and manufacture of medical devices

•   Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ensures the adequacy and soundness of the company’s financial structure reviewing all capital expenditure requests and arrangements for additional finance-funds

•   Chief Executive Officer (CEO) ensures appropriate staffing is in place to maintain compliance with the QSR, ISO 13485, 2003 and other applicable regulations.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: North America Managing Director (Software)

LOCATION: US - Northeast (Washington, D.C./ Northern Virginia)

COMPANY: European Software Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast paced, results-oriented North America Managing Director. Expert knowledge of the Enterprise Content Management (ECM), sector

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of medium sized software firm USD$40 million), a North America Managing Director . Reporting to the Group CEO, the North America Managing Director will be responsible for U.S. and Canadian operations. Responsibilities of the North America Managing Director:

•   Developing the N.A. business plan and strategy in accordance with growth plans

•   Provide the N.A. organization with the vision and leadership to carry out its mission.

•   Maintain N.A. staff focus on its mission and vision and balance organizational priorities through an inclusive strategic planning and management system.

•   Provides expert sales leadership to the USA & Canada field sales & marketing organisation to ensure the ongoing success of the company.

•   Planning and budgeting of  N.A.  Business to align with global strategy

•   Provide excellent judgment in researching, organizing, analyzing and implementing opportunities for exceptional business growth in N.A.

•   Through his/her leadership, improve the organizational operations by developing the N.A. Region Management Team into a strong and cohesive unit.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: North America CEO - Enterprise Software

LOCATION: USA

COMPANY:  Fast growing European enterprise software firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Sales oriented CEO. Pragmatic CEO. Hands on VP Sales type. Ideally started with large companies and also had successfully managed smaller companies. CEO, President, General Manager or VP Sales with experience selling software in the enterprise content management sector , electronic discovery sector, etc. a strong plus.

On behalf of a major European enterprise software firm, recruiter seeks a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for firm's US and Canada business unit, The company is experiencing a 66% growth rate, and will need a CEO who can manage growth, as well as knowing how to execute sales of software. The North American unit consists of 15-20, and is expected to grow to 50+ in one year's time. The North American CEO should have an entrepreneurial mindset, and should have been a top sales performer. Since the North American unit is the key unit of the firm's growth, the North American CEO should also become a Board member.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Managing Director (Software)

LOCATION: US - Northeast (New York/ New Jersey)

COMPANY: European Software Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Entrepreneurial Business Development Advertising "insider"

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of European software firm selling to leading global advertising firms, a Managing Director for their new American division. Firm needs an advertising industry "insider" who has direct contacts with CEO's of leading US advertising firms. German fluency a plus

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: President - Software

LOCATION: US - Northeast (New Jersey)

COMPANY:  Telecommunications Software Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Sales oriented, very hands on, aggressive general manager.

Recruiter, on behalf of a privately held software firm providing software billing solutions, seeks a President. The President  should have strong sales experiences and an ability to mentor an effective sales team.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: President - Advanced Materials

LOCATION: US - Northeast (Boston, Massachusetts)

COMPANY:  European Advanced Materials Corporation

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: President balancing technology and business development

Recruiter, on behalf of a European multi-division firm, seeks a President for a US nanotechnology acquisition. The Business Unit President will be reporting to a Group President. 

•   Successful management within various budgetary constraints or targets

•   Develop and implement appropriate business plan

•   Ensure effective reporting & control procedures are in place

•   Awareness and implementation, where appropriate of industry best practice tools & techniques

•   Define and execute a new business strategy

•   Responsible for maintaining effective and positive relationships with key customers

•   Involvement in the shaping and delivering of the future strategy of the business

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: CEO (Chief Executive Officer) - Affinity Marketing Company

COMPANY: E-commerce outsourced services startup

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of small 5-year old e-commerce services startup, a CEO (Chief Executive Officer) with strong experiences selling into the non-profit sector. Firm sells outsourced solutions in an affinity marketing business model. Firm provides integrated and consolidated outsourced operations. A person with a strong sales background, particularly in software and IT services, would be of interest. Experience in building and managing a profitable company would be a plus.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Pharmaceuticals

LOCATION: US - Northeast (New Jersey)

COMPANY:  Well Funded Biotech Startup Company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: An operationally capable pharma Chief Operating Officer (COO) who also could map the firm's IPO process from personal experience with IPO's

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a well funded startup pharmaceutical firm, a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO is a well regarded technical head and founder, who needs a Chief Operating Officer to provide guidance in the IPO process, meet with Wall Street for IPO Q&A's, lead the IPO roadshow, and also evaluate internal business operations.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: USA Business Head - Logistics Services

LOCATION: US location

COMPANY: Major Global Multimodal Logistics Services Provider

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: An entrepreneurial and solution-minded logistics sector general manager.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major global logistics services firm, a USA Business Head. This role would fall within the freight forwarding and warehousing solutions group. The key to success in this role will involve building the firm's brand among key customers. The product portfolio will include air freight, sea freight
and multimodal logistics solutions for customers specific to retail, automotive and fashion customers. This role will report directly to the Group CEO of the company and will liaise actively with the other country sales and operational teams.

The USA Country Manager will be responsible for generating new businesses and developing relationships with existing clientele across the USA & network countries. S/he will be responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning of daily operations, coordination with clients and vendors, and overseeing operations.

Requirements
--Stable customer base with extensive contacts in the market
--Demonstrated ability to achieve major account sales goals & to plan and execute major customer sales strategies
--Flexible to travel and relocate as per company requirement
--3 to 10 years’ experience in overseas freight forwarding sales
--Negotiation, sales development and strategic approach is a must
--Confident presentation skills, analytical skills and structured approach
--Independent and able to steer and make logic decisions
--Team spirit
--An understanding of Amazon freight or previous work experience in a related field will be a bonus
--Willing to set-up and steer the go-to-market strategy of the entity in USA
--Experience in specialized sales with a focus on RMG, retail and automotive clients is a plus

Main Responsibilities
--Manage & organize sales activities, lead & drive performance to ensure volume and revenue targets are met – with a focus on RMG, Retail and Automotive customers
--Understand clients' businesses & supply chain, maintain strong relations, including key contacts, special
requirements, contract rates & preferred routings/services/ carriers
--Convert existing client base and generate export & import business from and to network countries
--Assist with existing business operations and help set-up the entity in all aspects
--Research local market, find export sales opportunities, generate leads, establish business relationships
with clients for trade lanes
--Negotiate sales terms with clients and overseas partners
--Prepare day to day sales report and follow up for materialization of business in time

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: General Manager, US Business Unit - Industrial Automation

LOCATION: US - Northeast

COMPANY: European Industrial Equipment Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Strategic Managing Director, experienced in managing rep firms and distributors. Strong leadership skills, collaborative management style

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a highly regarded European leader in the industrial automation sector, a Managing Director, for their USA business unit. The duties of the Managing Director:

• Establish major annual sales and marketing objectives.

• Prepare annual budgets … Sales Projections, Profit & Loss Pro-Forma and Capital Investments.

• Identify critical issues and key objectives that must be addressed in the forthcoming year … e.g. new product introductions, new sales aids, training, organizational goals, etc.

• Determine, define and communicate strategies and sales programs to management team, sales organization, and operational staff … to focus the organization on common goals, key objectives, and implementation activities.

• Implement activities, programs and policies that create and su pport the desired company culture.

• Regularly (monthly) Monitor and Help Manage the Actual Budget … Expenses, Profit and Loss, Cash Flow.

• Interact with customers and the sales organization to implement policies, achieve goals, and address image objectives.

• Mentor, motivate and develop the operational management and direct factory sales team.

• Create a company culture that is consistent with desired market image (the indisputable leader in the sector)

• Manage a growing, profitable operation. 

• Determine pricing strategies and prices based upon market conditions, competition, and business objectives.

• Define criteria for the selection and recruitment of Sales Reps and distributors.

• Define and implement Sales Representative, Distributor and sales policies consistent with desired corporate image and business philosophy.

• Prepare and maintain Sales Rep and Distributor Agreements consistent with desired corporate image, sales policies, and business philosophy.

• Develop and implement promotional plans consistent with budget and sale objectives … e.g. media selection & cost negotiations, advertising themes, publicity, direct mail, E-marketing, trade shows, training opportunities, etc.

• Work with Webmaster to develop and maintain an effective, up-to-date web presence consistent with sales and other business objectives.

• Formulate strategies and plans for the introduction of new products.

• Identify and secure products that will complement firm's core business, and enhance firm's sales program.

• Continue to build and strengthen firm's “brand” equities …

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: VP Fabrication - Aerospace Components

LOCATION: US - Northeast (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

COMPANY: Major Metal fabricated parts manufacturing firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast paced, financially savvy, aerospace components or metal parts experienced general manager. Experience supervising multiple plants a plus. Provides overall management and direction of the Fabrication Group through the supervision of subordinate General Managers.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of major international firm fabricating metal parts for the aerospace, automotive, and other markets, a Vice President, Fabrication. The position oversees 3 plants in North America. The VP Fabrication reports to a Senior Vice President.

1.  Responsible for developing, monitoring, measuring, and managing the group’s business plan to ensure ROI and profitability objectives are met.

2.  Responsible for ensuring group’s goals and objectives are consistent with overall corporate objectives from parent company.

3.  Responsible for administering company policies and developing long range goals and objectives.

4.  Directs and coordinates activities of subordinate management to insure attainment of goals and objectives.

5.  Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.

6.  Confers with Senior Management to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions.

7.  Ensure safety and welfare of employees, customers, and visitors while on company property.

8.  Insures all financial and accounting functions are conducted in an ethical and professional manner.

9.  Provides direction for all sales activities within the group.

10. Ensures effective program management of all inter-company, subcontractor, and customer processes.

11. Insures all production and operational aspects of the company are conducted efficiently and in accordance with the Company’s Quality Management System.

12. Reviews business profitability on an on-going basis and makes necessary changes to insure all costs are controlled through sound business practices.

13. Insures that all human resource functions at each assigned facility are carried out ethically and in line with federal, state, and local regulations.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: President - Business Services

LOCATION: US - Northeast (Maryland)

COMPANY: Major B2B Services Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Division President with competence in both operations and sales management. Entrepreneurial. An effective President who has demonstrated strong analytical skills and sound financial acumen in $20M + businesses

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of leading US B2B firm, a business unit President. Reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The President would oversee and manage all aspects of the division operations in order to ensure maximization of company profits and sales growth. Provide leadership, direction, and administration of all aspects of the divisional activities to ensure accomplishment of objectives. Purpose:

-- To run the company and drive growth & profitability

-- To develop long term strategic planning based on competition, market changes and new technologies.

-- Serve as the primary spokesperson and representative of the company

-- Maintain and continuously improve the company business systems and processes

-- Set high standards for all aspects of company functions.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vice President - Semiconductor Capital Equipment

LOCATION: US location

COMPANY: Major US Semiconductor Capital Equipment firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: General Manager with technical and marketing background. Min 10 years' experience in the Semiconductor capital equipment field

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of leading US semiconductor capital equipment maker, a Vice President/ Business Unit Manager, who, reporting to a Senior Vice President, would be responsible for:

•   Product marketing

•   Product development

•   Technical and after-sales support

•   Engineering, including development, design, and systems engineering

•   New business development

•   In addition, the VP/ Business Unit Manager will have responsibility for Operations to ensure the effective delivery of products to customers, management of inventory, and cost reduction initiatives.  

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Sales Manager/ Sales Director - Americas - Semiconductors/ Electronic Components

LOCATION: US - Northeast (New York/ New Jersey)

COMPANY:  US Semiconductor Distribution Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Semiconductor or Electronic Components Semiconductor Sales Manager or Semiconductor Sales Director. Strong preference is a person with experience recruiting, developing, mentoring and building a team. Also important is a Semiconductor Sales Manager or Semiconductor Sales Director who can develop an efficient and effective US national sales and marketing plan. Of special interest would be a Semiconductor Sales Manager or Semiconductor Sales Director who has a track record of sales and customers at industrial equipment firms, especially medium-sized firms.

Recruiter seeks an Americas Sales Head, on behalf of a well-established semiconductor distribution firm. The Semiconductor Sales Manager or Semiconductor Sales Director will be responsible for developing and implementing effective sales strategies, managing the sales team, and achieving sales targets. The ideal Semiconductor Sales Manager or Semiconductor Sales Director should have a strong background in sales, excellent leadership skills, and a deep understanding of the electronic components distribution market. While semiconductor experience is preferred, other relevant experience involving electronic components can be considered.

Key Responsibilities
    • Develop and execute sales strategies to drive revenue growth and meet sales targets.
    • Grow, lead and manage the sales team, providing guidance, support, and coaching to ensure team success.
    • Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand customer base and market presence.

Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
    • Proven track record of success in sales, preferably in the semiconductor distribution industry.
    • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a sales team.
    • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
    • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
    • Analytical thinker with a strategic mindset.
    • Proficient in using CRM software and other sales-related tools.
    • High level of integrity and professionalism.
    • Willingness to travel as required.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vice President of Sales and Marketing - Railway Components

LOCATION: US location

COMPANY: Major railway components firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Well accomplished Vice President of Sales and Marketing from the transportation sector
---Senior level experience in Commercial and Sales activities
---10 to 15 years’ experience in a Sales and Commercial role.
---Extensive knowledge of the North American Rail Industry more specifically in Transit Rail

Recruiter seeks a Vice President of Sales and Marketing on behalf of a leading company making products for the rail transportation sector. Reports to President.
---To manage, empower and motivate all Commercial and Sales activities for the North America product lines
---To develop a strategy and be responsible for identifying and merging market opportunities, growing market share, and key customer relationships in all business sectors.
---To provide management and direction for the Commercial department to include both customer service and pricing
---To ensure that business objectives and stakeholder interests are fully reflected in the management of the commercial and sales activities

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: USA Vice President Sales - Industrial Equipment

LOCATION:  US Northeast

COMPANY: Major German Industrial Equipment Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: USA VP Sales and Marketing with experience in the industrial equipment sector. Five to ten years of relevant field capital equipment (with preference in mixing technology industry) selling experience with at least three years in a related sales management role. Demonstrate history of successful sales management and quota achievement. Excellent negotiation and closing skills

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a well established German firm, a USA VP Sales and Marketing. Company is a market and technology leader for mixing solutions in the process industries. Customers are from all application fields (Chemicals, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, minerals, power generation, food, biotechnology). Technically the portfolio is widespread, reaching from standardized agitators up to complete processing units. Under the general direction of the Management Board, the USA VP Sales and Marketing is responsible for sales in Canada, the USA, and Mexico, managing the sales staff, representative organization and key accounts in line with company vision and values.   

"   Provide direction, leadership and guidance to direct sales force (Regional Sales and Product Manager)

"   Development and execution of a strategic regional growth plan

"   Overall responsibility for management of all Sales Regions

"   Achievement of the annual order intake plan

"   Prepare action plans by individuals as well as by team for effective search of sales leads and prospects

"   Initiate and coordinates development of action plans to penetrate new markets

"   Maintain contact with all clients in the market area to ensure high levels of client satisfaction

"   Assist in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed

"   Review and further develop the representative organization

"   Creates and conducts proposal presentations and RFQ responses

"   Conduct one-on-one review with all Regional Sales and Product Managers to build more effective communications, to understand training and development needs and to provide insight for the improvement and activity performance

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: North America Sales Director - Aircraft Interiors

LOCATION: US location

COMPANY:  Major European cabin interiors manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced aircraft cabin interiors sales director with strong customer contacts with major US and Canadian airlines. Fluent English. French skills a plus.

Recruiter seeks a North America Sales Director on behalf of a leading European aircraft cabin interiors firm. The North American Regional Sales Director is responsible for coordinating the internal and external activities at the facility necessary for the sale of approved cabin interior product lines, growth of market share, customer base and profitability, in accordance with approved profit margins, at the assigned airline accounts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:
Responsible for representing firm in a professional manner via: sales calls, product and company presentations, trade shows, conference calls and meetings
Coordinate with V.P. Sales & Marketing on group and individual “Cockpit Goals” to be agreed upon for the upcoming fiscal year
Understands market conditions to determine assigned customer cabin interior needs for both OEM and retrofit programs, product attributes and features, competition, other potential programs in coordination with V.P. Sales & Marketing and Manager-Customer Relations
Coordinate with V.P. Sales & Marketing and Manager-Customer Relations to provide a “Situation Analysis” of each assigned customer for the development of a unique sales strategy to position firm as the company and product of choice for future offers at each specific airline:
All strategic activity at the customer will require close coordination with the Manager-Customer Relations for a unified approach internally and with customer
With the Manager-Customer Relations, create a team approach to insure customer satisfaction and meeting firm's goals and objectives
With the Manager-Customer Relations, become the customer advocate internally for recommendations to solve problems and resolve conflicts with customer
Coordinates internally and with Corporate HQ to prepare RFP responses in accordance with defined procedures for internal approvals and preparation of proposals
Sales Director to be responsible for strategic content of proposals, i.e., Executive Summary that highlights firm's attributes of proposal to insure meeting customer RFP requirements for firm proposals, budgetary quotes to be approved by V.P. Sales & Marketing on a case-by-case basis
Maintains an update and status of programs for the scheduled Offer Status and Sales Staff Meetings
Prospecting and networking to penetrate current or stagnant “non-company” customers
Understands new product development and knowledge of competition products and market trends to contribute to sales requirements in the marketplace for all classes of cabin interiors
Must have technical aptitude and understanding of product line specifications, industry regulations, configuration drawings, certification process with a relative understanding of cabin interior materials and manufacturing to effectively communicate engineering issues
Provide customer support information to firm's Product Support organization on a timely basis
Maintain proper documentation and supporting negotiations of all pre-award activity to insure the accuracy and completeness of an awarded program; in the event a program is lost, all efforts must be made to obtain a debrief on “why lost”, or a summary report based on best intelligence to document reasons in consideration of next proposal
Work closely with model shop and firm to define sample interiors requirements for scheduled customer cabin interior shows and what is anticipated for the upcoming year
Coordinate with V.P. Sales & Marketing on a Travel and Entertainment budget; prepare expense reports in a timely manner
Must be able to consistently travel to customer both as planned and unforeseen events with minimum notice
Other responsibilities as required.

Core Competencies: 
Communications
Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally   
Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form   
Exhibits good listening and comprehension   
Keeps others adequately informed       
Selects and uses appropriate communication methods
   
Customer Service
Displays courtesy and sensitivity           
Manages difficult or emotional customer situations
Meets commitments           
Responds promptly to customer needs       
Solicits customer feedback to improve service   
   
Dependability
Responds to requests for service and assistance   
Follows instructions, responds to management direction
Takes responsibility for own actions       
Commits to doing the best job possible       
Keeps commitments               
Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines
       
Job Knowledge
Competent in required job skills and knowledge   
Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills   
Keeps abreast of current developments       
Requires minimal supervision           
Displays understanding of how job relates to others   
Uses resources effectively               
Planning and Organization
Prioritizes and plans work activities           
Uses time efficiently                   
Plans for additional resources           
Integrates changes smoothly               
Sets goals and objectives           
Works in an organized manner
               
Quality
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness   
Displays commitment to excellence       
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality   
Applies feedback to improve performance   
Monitors own work to ensure quality           

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:
This position requires a Business or Engineering degree or a combined equivalent
This position requires at least 5 years of sales experience or equivalent aerospace industry background
Ability to work with multiple different cultures in a professional and persuasive manner
Demonstrate strong team and leadership skill sets.
Ability to speak effectively before customers or employees of firm.
Excellent presentation skills are required.
Excellent verbal and communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills; ability to conceptualize new ideas, strategies, etc.
The candidate must be results oriented; a self-starter and fast learner with proper training, both formal and on-the-job
Work within the company organization recognizing reporting authority and responsibilities
Will be required to integrate information from various sources and provide recommendations

Language Ability:
Ability to read interpret, analyze documents such as regulations, manuals, policies, procedures, databases and presentations.  Ability to write reports and correspondence at a high level.  Ability to speak effectively with employees at all levels in the organization.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint)

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: USA Sales Manager - Electronic components

LOCATION: US -  Northeast

COMPANY: Major European electronic components manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced Electronic Components Sales Manager
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of five years technical sales experience in the electronics component industry.
Ideal candidate will have prior experience selling timing devices, semiconductors, preferably including real-time clocks.
Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales goals.
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
Highly motivated self-starter.
Willingness to travel up to 60%.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Sales Director - Aerospace materials

LOCATION: US location

COMPANY:  Major aerospace products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Very well organized aircraft materials sales director with solid track record in the aircraft industry. A strong ability to manage regional sales managers.

Recruiter seeks a Sales Director on behalf of a well established US firm in the aircraft materials field. Reporting to the Vice President of Sales, the Sales Director will supervise 4-5 sales managers in the US. Additional coverage of the Asia-Pacific region might also be involved.

Responsibilities
•    Plan and take appropriate actions to meet or exceed assigned targets for the assigned region, or as directed.
•    Provide relevant information to develop timely, updated forecasts for the assigned region.
•    Create key account, market segment and region-wide plans, tactics and strategies to support corporate goals and targets.
•    Handle all aspects of quotations, proposals, contract preparation and successful negotiations.  Provide program management support for strategic activities, as necessary.
•    Gather customer requirements and competitive information to make preliminary judgments on the possible fit for new business opportunities.
•    Utilize sales tools including Salesforce to capture, analyze and report on regional markets events, customer changes and competitive intelligence.
•    Ensure company is qualified to all regionally-based OEM, sub-tier and aftermarket specifications for all existing products and support qualification of new product offerings.
•    Ensure customer base is properly informed and kept current on product developments.
•    Lead successful resolution for customer concerns within the assigned region.
•    Document and maintain accurate list of contacts, meeting notes, programs, projects and product usage information for all customers within the assigned region.
•    Provide other support to the corporation and subsidiaries, as required.


QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Must have prior experience managing aerospace customers within region. Customers include Aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and all levels of sub-tier interior / structures / engine supplier companies and other industry entities.
•    Self-motivated, quick learner, comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
•    Strong aerospace industry knowledge with a strong knowledge of, and established relationships with the aerospace customers in the region. The ideal candidate will have experience working directly with an aircraft OEM and/or major tier one supplier.
•    Experience with cost and pricing models, technical sales approach, remotely based regional sales management and key account management.
•    Ability to work with technical products, preferably with aerospace composites.
•    Project and time management skills to manage multiple activities ranging from short term transactions to long lifecycle of engineered solutions.
•    Superior relationship management skills; able to influence through remote communications; fully developed communication and presentation skills.
•    Travel throughout the assigned region, to corporate sites and to trade shows.
•    Must have excellent computer skills including MS Office suite.
•    Candidates must currently reside within the assigned region, preferably near strategic customers.

EDUCATION:
•    Bachelor degree, engineering, technology or science preferred
•    Master’s degree or MBA preferred
•    7 years relevant aerospace sales experience, composites industry experience preferred

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Manager, Licensing & New Business Development - Consumer Electronics

LOCATION: US location

COMPANY: Fast Growing consumer electronics and leisure products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast paced Marketing/ Business Development Manager with good understanding of consumer branding and licensing
- Overall, 5+ years of related experience in new business development and sales, brand development and/or brand licensing.
- Significant experience in New Business Development role with demonstrated track record of success in growing the business through definition of new growth opportunities, leading outreach to key strategic partners and acquisition of new customers.
- High Energy, optimistic and highly resilient. Setbacks don’t stop you.
- Confident communicator and comfortable sharing your perspective with others at all levels of organizations (internally and externally)
- Results orientation: You naturally focus on outcomes and impact to the business.
- Creative and Critical thinker with ability to be generate new ideas, use analytic skills to assess and priorities and take feedback from others to continuously build and improve.
- Willing and able to put in the time and energy required to build a startup. Naturally set the pace for yourself and know that it takes hard work (in addition to great ideas and people) to build new businesses.
- Great Team Player: You recognize that teamwork is essential to success and you are willing and able to roll-up sleeves to get the job done. You thrive on collaboration and bring out the best in others through your everyday actions.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: VP Marketing - Security Electronics

LOCATION: US - TBD

COMPANY:  Major Security Electronics Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: VP Marketing with a strong background in the consumer electronics industry

Recruiter, on behalf of a growing consumer electronics firm, seeks a Vice President of Marketing. S/he will be responsible for management of the firm's business, including planning, implementing and executing online & print customer acquisition campaigns to generate business growth along with managing product acquisition and launch.

•   P&L responsibility, annual budgeting and marketing plans

•   Develop Marketing strategies that ensure customer base growth with profitable returns

•   Manage & improve existing search engine strategy (paid and organic)

•   Development of acquisition and retention programs for various customer types, product segments, etc.

•   Management of New Products, Online marketing programs and Print marketing programs. Utilize analytics to monitor site activity and drive strategic marketing decisions

•   Develop, plan, execute and analyze all direct marketing campaigns, including landing pages, sponsorship content, acquisition and retention emails, etc.

•   Drive sales while maintaining integrity of brand

•   Interface closely with IT, Purchasing, Engineering, Finance and senior management on regular basis

•   Develop and maintain customer loyalty programs.

•   Participate as a strategic partner in the development of the company’s long term plans

Experience and Requirements

•   Minimum 5 years experience managing online customer acquisition campaigns for a fast growing, entrepreneurial company that relies heavily upon E-Commerce for its Direct Response Marketing activity

•   Measurable experience in paid and organic search, affiliate programs, comparison shopping engines, email and other online programs

•   Demonstrated ability to deliver a quantity of valuable new customers within the framework of ROI goals, as a key part of a successful business enterprise

•   Ability to create the strategic direction of increasing E-Commerce activity from a variety of online channels to expand market share

•   Solid grasp of IT functionality within web structure, applications and inventory management

•   Understanding of how to utilize analytics to drive strategic marketing decisions

•   Proficient in retention initiatives, including email, site merchandising, customization, and other onboarding tools

•   Effective and influential spoken, written, electronic and presentation skills essential with employees, vendors and cross-functional teams at all levels

•   Proficient in online business management, ranging from IT platforming to order applications, order processing & fulfillment, forecasting and inventory management.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Managing Director, International Marketing - Apparel

LOCATION: US - Northeast (New Jersey)

COMPANY:  Major Global Apparel Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Strategic orientation. Bilingual or multilingual. Strong understanding of emerging markets. Experience working with department stores, mass markets and luxury markets. Asian sourcing useful

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of leading global apparel firm, a Managing Director for International Marketing, who would develop a global presence in the marketplace that generates profitable top line growth by spearheading firm's migration into emerging markets, and by achieving significant increase in consumer awareness and reach where firm currently sells. Further, this person will help in potential worldwide licensing, partnership, and M&A opportunities that could help to further firm’s position as a global leader.  Must be forward-thinking, but also able to be hands-on when needed. The position will work regularly with Forecasting, Design, Development, Merchandising and Marketing.  A solid business person with business acumen and operations understanding will be the successful candidate.

•   Must have achieved at least 20% growth, year on year.

•   Success in managing a highly diverse team that differs in culture, language and customs

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vice President of Sales (VP Sales) - Scientific Instrumentation

LOCATION: US

COMPANY:  European Instrumentation Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast-paced, individual contributor VP Sales, results-oriented sales manager with experiences selling optical/ electrooptical based measuring instrumentation to the research market - such as spectrophotometers, scintillometers, radiometers, or other complex instrumentation

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a very well established European instrumentation firm, a VP Sales, whose territory would cover the US, Canada and Mexico. The Vice President of Sales would be responsible for all sales and marketing activities. Customers are scientific institutes, OEM, industrial. 30% travel.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vice President of Sales - Pressure Sensitive Tape

LOCATION: US location

COMPANY:  European adhesive tape firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Results-oriented adhesives or tape sales manager with experiences selling into the automotive, industrial or consumer sectors. Excellent communicator. Strong clients' relationship capabilities. Facilitates in handling pressure. Results driven. Persuasive Motivator for his/her team and colleagues to ensure goals are achieved. Knowledge of MS Office. Knowledge of Salesforce is a plus. Being able to travel extensively on a national level.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a European tape manufacturer, a VP Sales. This person will be a highly accomplished and capable sales manager (title could be manager, director or VP, depending upon experience), but this person must be above all able to plan, build and manage the firm's expansion and development of the US masking tape market. The person needs to be a very hands-on person, as opposed to a person who supervises dozens who actually do the sales. This will therefore be, above all, a builder of a product's sales. Initially, s/he will supervise one person, but as needed, other people can be hired. The product currently is mostly sold through distributors but a retail channel is desired. The person needs to be creative and able to build a credible and cost-effective sales plan.

Under the supervision of the Executive Vice President, the main goal of your role is to drive & coordinate the full range of masking tape commercial activities in the USA. The commercial activities include all the different market segments in which the company is already present and the development of new markets.

--Analyse the sales trend short & long term of current clientele and the market potential for new clients.

--Verify & adapt the current sales strategies for potential new markets, channel of distributions capacity & competition edge.

--Establish & apply the commercial strategy with the support of the executive committee;

--Maintain & develop strong relationships with key clients to ensure the company is maximizing all the opportunities of the client's potential including training and development of clients' team. This will be made through regular client meetings and building a joint development plan for each client;

--Lead the USA sales team and ensure SMART objectives are in place;

--Clearly & regularly communicate these sales objectives to the team and drive the team to achieve them;

--Participate to the recruitment process of new sales representative;

--Set provisional budget of the clients' sales, the pricing lists, the incentive & discount programs based on volume, and the spending budget;

--Coordinate the contract negotiations with the main national clients (price, transport, payment terms, etc…);

--Develop, jointly with the R&D and the marketing team, the product range & the sales strategies to apply;

--Answer the clients' requests regarding products, delivery dates and complains. Evaluate the degree of clients' satisfaction through regular surveys;

--Check periodically the clients' credit status;

--Check the inventory levels and recommend actions if necessary;

--Create Sales reporting to highlight the USA team's performance;

--Validate the commission & expenses payment of the sales team.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: VP Sales/ Sales Director/ Sales Manager - Electronics (Printed Circuit Boards)

LOCATION: US location - open

COMPANY:  Major Global Electronic Components firm (Printed Circuit Boards)

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Printed Circuit Board Sales Manager, ideally with target markets: data center, telecommunications and automotive etc. Experiences with customers like Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, Cisco, Tesla are of great interest

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: North American Sales Manager/ Business Development Manager - Computer Hardware

LOCATION: US location - open

COMPANY:  Major Computer Hardware Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Computer Hardware Sales Manager, ideally with target markets: data center

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Director of Business Development - Electronic Components

LOCATION:  US Northeast

COMPANY: Medium-sized electronic components firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Business Development Director who directs all internal sales team members in North America, Europe, and Asia. Provide matrix management direction.  Proven leadership capabilities. Results-focused management style with a bias for action. Data-driven decision-maker, while not afraid to leverage broader business intuition. Strong interpersonal and communication skills – committed to team-work and effective in working across the organization and making formal presentations. Quickly able to identify and prioritize key opportunities. Demonstrated closer; superior ability to negotiate a transaction. Excellent analytic and strategic-thinking skills. Player/coach style of manager, clearly committed to listen. Highest integrity. Undergraduate Degree – (ideally technical), MBA preferred. 15-20 years of progressive Sales and Sales Management responsibility – in the global electronics industry

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a privately held electronic components manufacturer, a Business Development Director, who would report to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). Responsibilties:

Lead the firm's Sales organization to optimize revenues and profitability:

-           Structure the mix of Sales resources, i.e., Regional Sales Managers (RSM’s), Inside Sales, Distributors and Reps to maximize the effectiveness of the Sales process  

-           Establish sales targets by product and customer

-           Determine pricing guidelines  

-           Design and administer sales incentive plans, including SPIF programs

-           Manage and approve sales costs and expenses in line with firm's policies

-           Support external Sales resources as key functional interface with Engineering and Production on customer needs

o   Qualification

o   Prioritization

o   Trouble-shooting

-           Directly support the Sales organization in major account interactions/management – be the “go-to” Management contact for customers

-           Champion the development of new products/services to address customer needs

-           Prepare annual sales volume, pricing and revenue budgets, plus Sales cost budgets, factoring in market and program trends

-           Recruit (as needed) and train the Sales personnel on firm's products and capabilities – including maintaining and improving the core overview presentation.

-           Conduct performance evaluations and provide regular coaching and formal feedback in accordance with firm's personnel development policies.    

-           Champion the selection, implementation and use of a CRM across all company locations

-           Report-out at formal  monthly review meetings on Sales trends, performance to plan, challenges and opportunities

-           Coordinate with the Director of Corporate Communications on the development and communication of the firm's message on the firm's website, at trade shows and in a print materials

-           Actively participate in the development of the broader strategic direction and new programs

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vice President of Sales - Data Centers

LOCATION: US - Northeast (Boston, Massachusetts)

COMPANY:  Major National Data Center Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Experienced VP Sales, polished sales approach selling to major telecom carriers, telecom service providers, VoIP firms, hosting companies, etc.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of an IT collocation business unit of a multi-billion dollar firm, a VP Sales for their Boston office. Firm operates some of the world’s leading interconnection and collocation facilities and offers a tremendous opportunity for a candidate with expertise in executing transactions. The Vice President will need to source deals, negotiate business terms, and make effective decisions. Reports to SVP at headquarters.

International semiconductor equipment manufacturer whose tools found in many of the world's leading semiconductor fabs, seeks a VP Sales and Marketing. The VP  Sales & Marketing sought must be an aggressive sales leader with a solid track record of success and a strategic mind. Experiences in any sector of the semiconductor capital equipment market could be considered, such as the semiconductor process equipment, semiconductor test equipment or semiconductor inspection equipment product areas. While the emphasis will be on US sales, additional experience in sales in East Asia and Europe could also be of interest. Fluency or conversational abilities in Korean, Chinese, Japanese, German, French, Dutch or Italian, could be of interest. (Recruiter is targeting Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Boston, MA, New York, NY, etc.)

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vice President Sales - Industrial Services

LOCATION:  US Northeast - Massachusetts (Boston)

COMPANY: $1B B2B Products/Services Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: VP Sales and Marketing with experience in leading a successful B2B services firm

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of an industry leading firm, a VP Sales. Firm requires an experienced, entrepreneurial, VP Sales to help drive business growth and profitability in this billion-dollar, multi-division business services company. The VP Sales has broad responsibility for all traditional sales and marketing functions and provides leadership to new business development efforts, increased penetration of the currently served base, and the creation of new product and market opportunities.  This VP Sales position brings to bear the knowledge and skills that will allow the firm to translate customer requirements and market trends into new initiatives that foster rapid sales growth and enhance profitability.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Director, Business Development - Logistics Services

LOCATION: US - flexible location

COMPANY: Fast Growing Reverse Logistics Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Sales Director with strong contacts in the OEM, telecom, wireless and automotive sectors, ideally involving Reverse Logistics

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a fast growing reverse logistics firm, a Business Development Director who can drive a fast growth of firm's Reverse Logistics business. Asian experience and relationships would also be very helpful.

XECUTIVE SEARCH: North America Sales Director - Adhesive Tape

LOCATION: US East Coast (Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast)

COMPANY: Major European Adhesive Tape Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Results-oriented, unbureaucratic, adhesives or industrial tape Sales Manager. The ideal Sales Director is a visionary, communicative and charismatic; with complete dedication to the company; to be endowed with intuitive decision making skills and capable of extraordinary performances; knows how to motivate the resources assigned

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major European manufacturer of adhesive tape products for the packaging sector, a North America Sales Director. Reporting to the North America General Manager, the North America Sales Director's principal responsibilities are:

*   Implement the company's commercial directives, in terms of pricing and sales conditions;

*   Manage the existing commercial network and propose new organizational solutions;

*   Define and monitor the ongoing sales activities and the variations from the budget;

*   Cultivate a rapport with the existing customers and individuate new market segments to implement new business opportunities;

*   Analyse, interpret and anticipate the market and the competition, in order to collaborate with the decisions of market strategies.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Director, Brand Management - Consumer Products (Non-food)

LOCATION: US - Northeast (Boston)

COMPANY: Major Canadian Consumer Products Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A CPG Brand Manager who is methodical and thorough. Coming from a successful CPG sales experience, the CPG Brand Manager will have moved to a marketing role where s/he has had experience building a national CPG brand. The CPG Brand Manager is a person who wins by "hitting singles, not home runs."This role requires a person to build a brand's relationships with regional distributors store by store, region by region. Must be able to work with smaller regional advertising agencies, monitoring them and developing them. Experience in Shopper Marketing could also be helpful. Although this role carries a Director title, most work will involve supervision of outside agency people, not internal staff, so it is important that the Brand Manager be a results-oriented sales and marketing pro who does not require a large staff to be successful.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major consumer products firm whose products presently are well known in the US Northeast but not too far beyond, a Director of Brand Management. Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing, the Director of Brand Management will conduct research and assist in mining data to provide meaningful Consumer and Shopper insights. A successful Director of Brand Management will possess the following qualifications:

---Minimum of 5+ years marketing and 3+ years sales experience;

---Strong analytical and planning skills;

---Demonstrated time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities with high level of attention to detail;

---Solid financial acumen, working with P&Ls

Key Responsibilities:

---Create the brand strategy and vision. The brand plan must include the correct product lineup along with creative "breakthrough" marketing programs and promotions to deliver growth and insure the brand wins while optimizing profitability goals;

---Communicate and then execute the brand plans effectively and on time;  

---Build and lead a brand team of agencies, researchers and partners that can assist in creating cost effective break-through programs that strengthen overall brand equity;

---Work with the sales team to develop and maintain a tool kit focusing on national products, programs & merchandising recommendations along with customized opportunities that allow to win account by account;

---Implement, manage and interpret consumer data and insights to help guide product development strategies plus assist in the sell.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Senior Sales Director for North America - Exhibitions

LOCATION: US - Northeast (New Jersey)

COMPANY:  Industrial Products Exhibition and Industry Promotions Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: US Sales Director with strong industry experiences. Charismatic, strong industry networking contacts. Experience selling conferences and exhibitions.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading firm in the industrial materials sector, a Sales Director whose territory will cover the United States and Canada. Reporting to the President and CEO, the Sales Director will analyse the North American market, propose and implement a plan of actions to grow the firm's clients. The main responsibility for the Sales Director is sales of booths and sponsorships from US and Canadian firms. At the operational level, close reporting should be conducted with General Management. Coordination and exchanges are essential with Marcom and Media.

The firm represents, promotes and expands markets by providing global or local networking and information services. Through knowledge and networking, the firm offers a comprehensive service package with 6 main lines: information channels, learning resources, business intelligence, publications, exhibitions and Innovation programs. Publications include strategic studies, technical books and  a weekly international e-letter and yearly industry show.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Commercial Development Manager - Food Packaging

LOCATION: U.S. location

COMPANY: Major global food packaging manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Strategic-thinking business development manager experienced in the food packaging sector

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major food packaging firm, a Commercial Development Manager. Provides leadership to the organization and guidance for project execution on new business and application development. Owns stewardship of the pipeline projects and data integrity for targeted development areas. Drives product, application, and market development activity.

Job Scope
Scope of accountability:
• Geographic – Americas
• Market – As assigned

Key interfaces
• Reports to Commercial Development Director
• Works with sales team and converter, Brand Owner/Manager to drive
new projects
• Consultant with technology and marketing on new products,
technologies and markets.
• Work closely with Marketing as a key resource in support of market development activity.


Core Accountabilities
Activities/Tasks unique to the job
• Drive execution of pipeline projects and stewards the projects through the development process
• Supports and leads the development of Scoping projects.
• Prospecting responsibility for new technology to identify potential new customers and opportunities in the bounds of what market development have
defined.
• Participate in making commercial viability assessment (i.e. competitive assessment, customer need, etc.) on new technology to expedite time to
market.
• Lead in trial evaluation and follow up with potential customers and markets. Drive for commercialization and identification of product
extensions.
• Drive new technology/product toward commercialization, and assist in handover to sales of fully commercialized product.
• Member of project team providing critical feedback on fitness for use of technologies or products.


Key Metrics
• Safety
• Business controls/compliance
• NBD volume
• Customer/market development
• New business / application opportunities
• T&E budget


Job Requirements
Skills required for position
• Min. 5 years in sales and/or application development in target industry.

Subject matter expert.
• Willingness to travel (50% +)
• Analytical and problem solving capability
• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal and planning skills
• Commercial awareness
• Customer Orientation
• Performance Orientation
• Teamwork
• Influencing Capability
• Work independently
• Proactive
• Self motivated
• IT literate
• Project management skills and process oriented

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Sales Manager - Aerospace materials

LOCATION: US location

COMPANY:  Major aerospace products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Very well organized aircraft materials sales manager with solid track record in the aircraft industry. 

Recruiter seeks a Sales Manager on behalf of a well established US firm in the aircraft materials field. Reporting to the Vice President of Sales, the Sales Manager will call on customers in the Western US region, possibly also in the Asia-Pacific region. Responsibilities
•    Plan and take appropriate actions to meet or exceed assigned targets for the assigned region, or as directed.
•    Provide relevant information to develop timely, updated forecasts for the assigned region.
•    Create key account, market segment and region-wide plans, tactics and strategies to support corporate goals and targets.
•    Handle all aspects of quotations, proposals, contract preparation and successful negotiations.  Provide program management support for strategic activities, as necessary.
•    Gather customer requirements and competitive information to make preliminary judgments on the possible fit for new business opportunities.
•    Utilize sales tools including Salesforce to capture, analyze and report on regional markets events, customer changes and competitive intelligence.
•    Ensure company is qualified to all regionally-based OEM, sub-tier and aftermarket specifications for all existing products and support qualification of new product offerings.
•    Ensure customer base is properly informed and kept current on product developments.
•    Lead successful resolution for customer concerns within the assigned region.
•    Document and maintain accurate list of contacts, meeting notes, programs, projects and product usage information for all customers within the assigned region.
•    Provide other support to the corporation and subsidiaries, as required.


QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Must have prior experience managing aerospace customers within region. Customers include Aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and all levels of sub-tier interior / structures / engine supplier companies and other industry entities.
•    Self-motivated, quick learner, comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
•    Strong aerospace industry knowledge with a strong knowledge of, and established relationships with the aerospace customers in the region.  The ideal candidate will have experience working directly with an aircraft OEM and/or major tier one supplier.
•    Experience with cost and pricing models, technical sales approach, remotely based regional sales management and key account management.
•    Ability to work with technical products, preferably with aerospace composites.
•    Project and time management skills to manage multiple activities ranging from short term transactions to long lifecycle of engineered solutions.
•    Superior relationship management skills; able to influence through remote communications; fully developed communication and presentation skills.
•    Travel throughout the assigned region, to corporate sites and to trade shows.
•    Must have excellent computer skills including MS Office suite.
•    Candidates must currently reside within the assigned region, preferably near strategic customers.

EDUCATION:
•    Bachelor degree, engineering, technology or science preferred
•    Master’s degree or MBA preferred
•    7 years relevant aerospace sales experience, composites industry experience preferred 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: US Eastern Regional Sales Director - Packaging Equipment

LOCATION:  US Northeast location

COMPANY: Fast growing "Green" Food packaging equipment firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Aggressive, self-directed Sales Director (hunter-prospector profile) with strong packaging equipment sales experiences to the fast-food, beverage and CPG sectors. Experiences at firms like TetraPak, SCA Weyerhauser, Georgia Pacific, Pactiv, Huhtamaki, etc. would be of interest. Entrepreneurial

Recruiter seeks an Eastern Regional Sales Director for a fast growing packaging equipment firm. The Eastern Regional Sales Director should be an accomplished individual contributor sales leader with a proven track record. Compensation will be competitive, and will feature a good commission program, so the Eastern Regional Sales Director should be money-motivated and a driven sales manager who is willing to travel extensively throughout the region. Reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Americas Sales Director - Semiconductor Distribution firm

LOCATION: US - Northeast

COMPANY:  Semiconductor Distribution Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Aggressive national sales director experienced in semiconductor sales, especially to the industrial sector.

Recruiter seeks a US National Sales Director for a well-established semiconductor distributor. The focus is a Sales Director to recruit and manage US regional sales execs, create solid sales processes and metrics, develop a rep network, develop a marketing program, manage local distributors, etc.

This role does not specifically require semiconductor product experiences. Technical sales is carried out by the local distribution partners or manufacturers. What is needed specifically is an experienced sales mind who can create and manage this transition. A strategic person who knows and understands the needs and complexity of a wide variety of industrial firms might be the best fit. An unbureaucratic, results-oriented, people-person who has a talent to shape and manage people is especially needed. The firm believes that their best market is the industrial sector, with a focus on medium sized firms that don't get the attention that they need. The firm feels that their strength is not on offering the lowest price, but rather strong follow-up support and care of the customer.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Eastern Regional Sales Manager - Electronic Component

LOCATION: US - Northeast (New Jersey)

COMPANY: Electronic Components Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Eastern Regional Sales Manager who could lead, mentor and manage a sales team. Amount of Travel Required: up to 40%. Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result. Persuasive - Ability to influence others to change position or to adopt a specific point of view.

Recruiter, on behalf of a very successful European electronic components firm, seeks a U.S. Eastern Regional Sales Manager. Reporting to the VP Sales and Marketing, the Regional Sales Manager will manage resources, strategic and short term planning and own customers in the defined sales region through achieving net sales and gross profit targets, active customer growth, active article growth and customer segment development, with a focus on selling standard and electro-mechanical components.   

•   Manage external sales staff via customer management process to ensure regional growth targets are achieved.   

•   Understanding and analyzing data from systems and reports to make necessary corrections.   

•   Networking with strategic partners including semi-conductor manufacturers, EMC laboratories and sales management at the IC houses.   

•   Manage staff, determine staff requirements and oversee personnel processes. Establish and implement departmental or Company policies, goals, objectives, and procedures.   

•   Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, and product uses.   

•   Emphasize product features based on analyses of customers' applications, and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations.   

•   Maintain customer records and activities using Alphaplan CRM system.   

•   Identify prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in professional organizations, and attending trade shows and conferences.   

•   Prepare sales presentations and schedule technical seminars with Field Applications Engineers that explain product specifications and applications.   

•   Complete monthly expense and mileage reports.   

•   Complete product and development training as required.   

•   Distribute resources such as samples, promotional and educational materials.   

•   Work cooperatively with Inside Sales to develop and maintain customer relationships.   

•   Integrate management, engineering, quality and operations personnel in customer interface solutions as required.   

•   Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, and product uses.   

•   Determine budget, sales standards and goals based on company philosophy, labor availability, and territory.   

•   Analyze training needs to design employee development. Provide mentoring and development opportunities.   

•   Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees to improve sale methods, performance, product knowledge, or efficiency.   

•   Determine staffing requirements per the budget and company directives. Interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes.   

•   Evaluate employees' job performance and provide guidance for improvement.   

•   Review, negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with customers, suppliers, distributors, or other organizational entities.   

•   Direct, plan, and implement regional growth strategy.   

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a Supply Chain services client, a VP Sales. Candidates deemed most suitable for this role might have come from logistics services firms such as Federal Express, UPS, DHL, etc., or possibly from mgmt consulting firms that offer supply chain services. Candidates should have proven track records of strong sales to leading manufacturing firms. 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vice President - Media Director - Advertising

LOCATION: US -  Northeast (New York)

COMPANY: Major Global Advertising Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Digital Advertising "visionary."

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading advertising firm, a VP, Media Director, who interacts with clients, vendors and staff across all departments of the agency. S/he  oversees the internal media team to help manage existing clients and establish best practices for the office. As part of the local management team, the VP, Media Director will also help manage and grow Key Corporate Accounts (KCA), ensure proper growth for media strategy, planning and buying. Responsibilities: Oversees and manages key financial metrics for the department including utilization levels and gross margin targets. Oversees, manages and mentors staff. Identifies opportunities to grow existing client business. Works closely with Heads of Creative, Client Services and Strategic Planning to ensure full integration

On behalf of a well established manufacturer of high-end furniture, recruiter seeks a SVP Sales, reporting to the COO. The Senior Vice President of Sales will need to be a top closer with extensive industry contacts, ideally including the Midwest, Southwest and West Coast. The person must be prepared to be a hands on SVP Sales doing extensive national travel.

A small and growing Canadian company whose consumer optics are sold to firms such as Harley Davidson, PUMA, and Speedo, seeks a hands-on and successful Sales and Marketing VP with a solid track record of sales to the tactical markets. The position reports directly to the CEO. Ideally, this person has 5-15 years in sales, marketing or business development for an optics products company. The VP Sales and Marketing must be able to work on his/her own, without direct supervision. It is expected that perhaps 2 sales people might be reporting to this VP.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: US National Sales Director - Software

LOCATION:  US Northeast - Massachusetts (Boston)

COMPANY: Growing European Software Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: results-oriented software sales director

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a fast growing European software firm, a US National Sales Director.

-- Own and be responsible for achieving or exceeding personal revenue targets

-- Generate a personal, qualified pipeline through calibrated activity and account plans

-- Close sales opportunities to a level that allows for agreed sales conversion/closure ratios to be met in order to achieve or exceed licence fee-driven revenue target from new and existing customers for products in the USA

-- Personally develop and enhance relationships with key industry executives for your target accounts to generate additional qualified pipeline

-- Participate in industry events where appropriate to aid in the generation of additional pipeline and evangelise the brand and products.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Marketing Director - Air Conditioners

LOCATION: US location (flexible)

COMPANY: Leading multinational consumer appliance firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: experiences at Whirlpool, GE, Frigidaire, etc. a plus

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a multi-billion dollar global household appliances firm, a Director of Marketing with strong experience in the consumer Air Conditioner market. Should have depth in marketing or product strategy, be familiar with air conditioner technology trends and sales policies. Strong awareness of technology and brands important. Willingness to travel internationally.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Director of Sales - Telecom Service Sector

COMPANY:  US Technology Consulting Services Firm

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading firm providing services to the telecom and high tech industries, a Sales Director. You must be a highly motivated, results oriented, savvy individual who can focus directly on the tremendous opportunities in the Communications, Media, and Technology industries.

Successful medium-sized discrete semiconductor firm seeks an OEM Sales Manager, reporting to the VP Sales. Directs and coordinates OEM Sales activities of inside sales staff and outside representatives; oversees inside and external Export (International Sales) activities, in conjunction with the Export Manager; oversees inside and external Distribution (Customer Service) activities, in conjunction with the Distribution Manager; and oversees the Marketing activities of the organization, in conjunction with the Marketing Manager.

A leading, well established European manufacturer of consumer products, seeks a US National Sales Manager, who would have responsibility for the sales in the US directly and indirectly through agents/brokers. S/he  would maintain the relationship with present customers and contact potential new customers in various segments of the market (chain store in the houseware, arts and crafts, home improvement, grocery, and dollar-store chains). --meet with Product Management in Europe to develop appropriate product and merchandising support.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Electronic Chemicals

LOCATION: USA

COMPANY: Early Stage US Electronic Materials Startup

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with strong fundraising contacts at Asian Consumer Electronics (especially displays and solar panels) or Venture Capital firms. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) should be fluent in English; Korean, Japanese or Mandarin Chinese skills a strong plus. CPA or CA desirable.

Recruiter seeks a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a US based startup firm developing chemicals for the electronic displays and photovoltaics industries. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)'s chief role is to raise money and to ensure that it is used wisely.

•   Assess necessary funding levels to support strategic objectives

•   Identify appropriate funding methods and specific funds/groups to target

•   Utilize, cultivate, and strengthen relationships with appropriate private equity and venture capital contacts

•   Work closely with marketing to increase awareness of firm as a strong investment opportunity

•   Lead the development of appropriate materials to “craft the story”

•   Lead preliminary meetings with appropriate potential investors

•   Communicate consistently with management team and board on progress

•   Building detailed financials models for valuation purposes

•   Provide valuation, negotiation, transaction structuring, and due diligence support

•   Anticipate internal and external financial factors to help guide forecasts and budgets

•   Participate with management team to identify ways to achieve financial targets and “hit the numbers”

•   Provide insights regarding pricing, product mix, and market focus.

•   Interact with current investors to ensure everyone understands what we can and cannot achieve financially

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Manufacturing

LOCATION: US Northeast (Maryland - metro Washington DC)

COMPANY: Medium sized Manufacturer

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Diplomatic, poised, well-paced, strategic,creative Chief Finance Officer (CFO). Potential to be COO.

Recruiter, on behalf of a medium sized manufacturing firm, a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The CFO potentially could move to a Chief Operating Officer (COO) role. The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) must exhibit superlative communication skills, in order to communicate effectively with investors, team members, and customers. An MBA and CPA is preferred.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Telecommunications

LOCATION: US Northeast (Maryland)

COMPANY: Privately held telecommunications services firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Diligent Chief Financial Officer (CFO), results-driven

Recruiter seeks a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a well established telecommunications firm. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the CFO should focus on increasing market share, expanding business opportunities, improving productivity, and maximizing profitability.

•   Set daily goals to achieve short and long term results.

•   Recognize and act on areas for improvement.

•   Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction with all clients or customers, both internal and external.

•   Evaluate the cost/benefit effectiveness of all business opportunities as they pertain to the larger vision and mission, based on company strategies.

•   Foster relationships with others by ensuring communication occur in a timely manner keeping others fully informed.

•   Assists others in the achievement of goals focusing on the achievement of team outcomes over individual accomplishments.

•   Work in cooperation and consult with other leaders to ensure strategies are sound and support the organizational vision and mission.

Well established firm in the $500 million range seeks a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for their metro-NY headquarters. Candidates in New Jersey or New York are preferred.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Service Sector

LOCATION: US Northeast (Maryland - metro Washington DC)

COMPANY: Service Sector Company

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) coming from the ranks as Controller. Strong interpersonal skills, strong leadership. Self disciplined, intelligent, confident, with good sense of humor, high sociability, strong personal drive and ability to energize others.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf a metro-Washington, DC service sector consulting firm, a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with 10-15 years' experience. CPA a plus. Experience at firms sized from 80 to 300+ persons preferred. CFO would have direct responsibility for interface with Senior Management, preparing and presenting reports to Management on corporate fiscal status and growth projections/forecasting; and preparation of forecasts and project management reports for use by branch office managers, technical team leaders and technical supervisor personnel.  Also experience in supervisory responsibility for staff of five to ten professionals. The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) should have the ability to recognize, analyze and discuss problems to reach optimum solutions.  Willing to work to improve performance of both individual and team. Excellent oral and written communication skills, Team-player, prepared to go the extra mile for the team - again and again

LOCATION: US Northeast (Boston, Massachusetts)

A software development startup company that leverages WAP, Jini and Bluetooth technologies to create applications for the wireless and broadband world, is looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who can help them in their target markets of Asia and Europe. Firm only want to see the best people - not merely ones who are ready to advance but those who have "been there."   The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) should have startup experience and ideally experience preparing firms for an IPO. Firm currently has approximately $3 million in financing, so persons with good connections in the high tech investment market would be of interest.

Early stage pharmaceutical firm seeks an experienced finance executive to serve as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This CFO will have had experience as a senior financial officer for a publicly traded corporation (preferably biotechnology or pharmaceutical) and familiar with SEC regulatory requirements, GAP accounting rules, money management, investor relations, and public financings. The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) must have experience dealing with Wall Street analysts, shareholders, and prospective investors. Will be required to participate in the IPO process, supervise the accounting components of the IPO, and execute the policies approved by the Audit and Compensation Committees of the Board.

--To direct and oversee all the financial activities of the corporation including preparation of current financial reports as well as summaries and forecasts for future business growth and economic outlook.

--To manage the Accounting department. To participate in the overall management of the corporation at the Senior Management level.

--The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) directs the timely and accurate preparation of all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, reports to shareholders, and tax returns. Ensures the appropriate financial controls, checks and balances, and levels of review occur.

Highly successful Korean internet startup firm is seeking several key executives to kick off a new US electronic commerce subsidiary serving simultaneously the B2B and B2C markets by offering a fully automatic bidding for goods with multiple buys and multiple sellers. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be the first such executive hire.

LOCATION: US Northeast (Boston, Massachusetts)

A privately-held, international company with sales of over $100 million operating through three divisions, seeks a VP Finance, who will be expected to be a future prime candidate for CFO. Incumbent will assist the Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and over time take over the CFO’s day-to-day relations with lenders, investment bankers, investors, potential investors and the Board and the merger and acquisition and Treasury functions in order to provide for a smooth succession plan when the current Chief Finance Officer (CFO) withdraws from the business or limits his involvement.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: VP Finance/ Controller - Consumer Products

LOCATION: US Northeast

COMPANY: Major Consumer Products/ Retail firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast-paced, Financial Controller with strong experience in the consumer retail sector. Required: BSBA – Accounting; Previous successful Controller experience; 50+ Multi store retail industry experience; demonstrated complex data systems exposure; strong analyst; budget/process; forecast; business decision support and business partner; strong experience related to CPG specific wholesale manufacturing inventory/cost [Knockout factor]; must be  promotable to take VP level Finance or Ops and Admin role in new acquisitions which will require future relocation [knockout factor]. Desired: Strong (POS) Systems; SAP or MI9 a plus; Operational grounding or interest; has served in matrix reporting structure; CPA or MBA preferable.

Recruiter seeks a VP Finance, on behalf of a famous consumer products firm that operates a large number of retail stores as well as a vigorous e-commerce site. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Americas, the VP Finance (or Controller) will manage and direct general accounting for the Retail business to include accounting of assets, liabilities, income, expense, capital accounts and compliance.  

-- Support and execute all strategic initiatives.   30% 

-- Work with Executive management and provide leadership of the $150M US Retail, E-Commerce and Canada ($35M) with critical financial information, opinion and analysis to support and execute various strategic plansForecasting and Planning  20% 

-- Provide monthly, quarterly and annual budget forecast and planning data along with proper presentation and conformity.Product management 20% 

-- Margin control and analysis, sales allowance and budget control, inventory control and analysis.  Account discounts, coop advertising.  Reserves management. Perform Month end Closing Process   10% 

-- Prepare and/or review all ledger input for monthly close. Analyze key P&L and balance sheet accounts. Ensure timely delivery of financial statements. Process Improvement    10% 

-- Consistently improve internal controls, system integrity, internal reporting and all other processes.  This includes projects similar to system conversion from Island Pacific to SAP/MI9 and implementation of XBR

Manage Accounting Department Staff  5%  

-- Manage a disciplined day to day financial organization with a strong sense of urgency and a focus on adding value to the business. Mentor, hire, discipline, staff meetings, performance reviews and compensation management.Ad Hoc support  5%  

-- Provide timely and accurate ad hoc reports and analysis as requested by senior management and Corporate finance.

LOCATION: US Northeast (Boston, Massachusetts)

On behalf of a successful and expanding privately held software company, recruiter is seeking candidates for a Chief Accounting Officer (CAO)/ Corporate Controller. A focus of this Controller will be to move the company toward an IPO. Reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer (CFO), this position will be responsible for all accounting and financial reporting of the Company and its worldwide subsidiaries in conformance with U.S. GAAP. This will include preparing the company for transition from a private company to a public company, and if the company goes public, ensuring the Company complies with all SEC (and other regulatory) reporting requirements.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Controller - Electronic Components

LOCATION: US Northeast (Boston, Massachusetts)

COMPANY: Small division of a Multi-billion dollar electronics firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Fast paced, unbureaucratic Financial Controller

Recruiter seeks on behalf of a division of a multi-billion dollar electronics firm, a Financial Controller. The Controller reports directly to the Vice President Finance and Administration and is responsible for financial reporting at the group and corporate level as well as cash management and control of certain expenditures within the division and subsidiaries. Govt accounting experience including working knowledge of FARs and CAS. DoD experience at a small division is a plus.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Senior Vice President, Global Operations - Consumer Products

LOCATION: US - Northeast (New England)

COMPANY: Fast growing consumer products divison of large consumer services firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A SVP, Global Operations with strong supply chain and operational management expertise to manage fast growth. Experience selling product to firms such as Walmart, Costco, Barnes & Noble, etc., a strong plus.

Recruiter, on behalf of a very large and prominent national consumer services firm, seeks a SVP, Global Operations, for their retail consumer products division. Division's current revenue is approximately $40-45 million for 2006. Revenue in 2004 was $22 million. Sales is expected to be $60 million for 2007. The Senior Vice President of Global Operations for this Consumer Products Division is responsible for producing and selling products for all brands owned or licensed by the parent company.  

§ Oversee all aspects of global supply chain, fulfillment, customer service, and information technology.

§ Develop world class processes for product launch management, demand planning, logistics, and fulfillment

§ Provide support to Sales in a variety of areas including sales forecasting, product release schedules, returns, product samples, and other special product requests

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vice President, Supply Chain, North America - Fast Moving Consumer Goods (CPG)

LOCATION: US - Northeast  (Boston, MA; New York; New Jersey; Philadelphia, PA; Baltimore, MD, etc.)

Leading international FMCG (food) company, employing over 20,000 people in North America, seeks a VP of Supply Chain/ VP Distribution. Recruiter is particularly targeting candidates coming from lean, unbureaucratic corporate business models, especially from the direct marketing (network marketing) products area. The principal focus of this VP of Supply Chain/ VP Distribution position will be on Distribution, although it is desired that candidates also have had some background in Purchasing. This position needs a change agent, who can help reshape the firm's current supply chain methodologies. Candidates should be very fast paced, and able to develop a system to coordinate distribution of thousands of SKU's to over 700 locations. The position of VP, Supply Chain, North America, which reports to the Chief Operatig Officer (COO), will have responsibility for overseeing the entirety of materials planning and purchasing, warehousing and distribution / logistics for all product and materials.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: VP Operations - Power Generation (Alternative Energy)

LOCATION: US-Northeast (New England)

COMPANY: Startup Alternative Energy Power Generation firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A Director or VP Operations with a strong overall balance of experiences overseeing production, quality, supply chain

A VP Operations with a can-do attitude, dynamic, fast paced, fun, generous, passionate about customers, celebrate each other’s successes. Able to take small or medium sized operation and scale up as business grows.
•    Purpose of the VP Operations will be to lead all operations functions for firm in both the US & the UK. They will be overseeing Supply Chain, Manufacturing, IT, Quality, Service & Systems teams. Half of this team is already in place, and they will need to hire the remaining positions.
•    The VP Operations must have experience implementing a complete ERP system as they will be working heavily with the CFO to implement and maintain the management of this system.
•    The VP Operations must have experience overseeing complete operations of a manufacturing company and have the ability to grow, mentor & coach a team of people.
•    The VP Operations needs to be well spoken, respectful, and be able to represent the company well as they will be customer facing.
•    It would be ideal for the VP Operations to be experienced in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or other types of continuous improvement programs.
•    The type of product that the VP Operations has been manufacturing or working on is not particularly important, but it would be beneficial to have experience in a heavy growth company.
•    It is important that the VP Operations has strategic mindset and has the ability to over see all operation and budgeting, including setting and making sure his people are adhering to it.
•    Experience working on and managing international teams

Recruiter seeks a VP Operations on behalf of a fast-growing firm in the energy storage sector. The VP Operations provides leadership in all operational functions, processes, and service. As a member of the Leadership Team, the VP Operations manages the strategy and process development between Production, Engineering, Quality, and Service across all facilities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    • Oversee all Operational obligations of the company including Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, Information Technology, and Systems Management
    • Implement processes and procedures across all operational departments to facilitate global business growth
    • Lead project management on the global distribution model
    • Ensure world-class company internal systems and ERP to ensure business scalability
    • Drive continuous improvement across all departments
    • Track and Manage COGs margins and traceability to ensure company profitability
    • Implement COGs decrease initiatives
    • Manage high-level costing of goods
    • Lead long-term manufacturing projection planning
    • Oversee the implementation of lean manufacturing, MRP, inventory optimization, warehouse management and modern production planning methods in manufacturing.
    • Develop detailed facility productivity improvement plans incorporating organization design and key performance indicators
    • Oversight of the strategic planning and implementation process to ensure objectives are met according to safety, quality, and customer requirements

    • Oversight of the Operations budget creation and ensure adherence to the budget

    • Promote a culture of positive employee relations and effective teaming in an environment dedicated to world-class customer service excelling in responsiveness, information accuracy and efficiency

    • Partner with key stakeholders, including internal & external suppliers and customers to facilitate timely communication and accurate information flow

    • Oversee the management of the use of the ERP to maintain appropriate user access, alignment of processes and roles, efficient processing of manufacturing/work orders, and accuracy of all data & records

    • Implement the use of additional ERP functionality across the business to fully leverage system benefits

    • Oversee the planning and scheduling of production resources to efficiently meet sales and inventory demand
    • Oversight of the management and control aspects of the manufacturing process including work flows, facility layout, SOPs, materials storage and handling, implementing improvements to increase efficiency, reduce costs and achieve economies of scale

    • Oversee the development and implementation of processes for measuring and monitoring work while focusing on safety, quality, and productivity

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

    • Preferred Bachelor or Masters degree in electrical/mechanical engineering from an accredited institution
    • Leadership experience in a high accountability culture and metrics driven environment
    • Demonstrated understanding of continuous improvement tools such as 6S, Six Sigma, 8D, 5 whys, DFMEA, PFMEA and controls plans, etc.
    • Ability to think strategically with a high level of initiative
    • Excellent organizational and communication skills
    • Passion for efficiency
    • Effective interpersonal skills to resolve conflict, develop employees and facilitate corrective action while fostering an environment that supports firm’s mission and values

LOCATION: US - Northeast (metro- New York/ New Jersey)

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of one of the world's largest financial services corporations, a Chief Procurement Officer, whose focus will be on the harmonization and integration of a large number of computer hardware, computer software and IT and telecommunications services vendors. More details to be revealed to qualified Chief Procurement Officer candidates. Experience in managing this particular sector (IT Purchasing) is absolutely required. Chief Procurement Officer candidates with familiarity with banking, insurance, brokerage, or other large, multinational financial services firms would be considered useful. 

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Vice President, Supply Chain - CPG (Foods)

LOCATION: US - Northeast

COMPANY: Major processed foods firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: VP Supply Chain with in-depth experience with order to cash processes as well as third party warehouse agreements. Value added foods a plus

Recruiter seeks a VP Supply Chain, who would be responsible for Logistics, Distribution, Inventory Management, Merchandise Planning, covering all US food plants. BA/BS in Business Management, Logistics, Operations Management required.  Master’s or MBA preferred. 10-20 years' experience is required.

LOCATION: US - Northeast (New Jersey/ metro-Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

On behalf of a leading consumer products company, recruiter seeks a Vice President of Global Sourcing. Candidates already in the consumer products (CPG/ FMCG), foods, personal products, housewares, or related areas might be closer fits for this position. The Vice President of Global Sourcing reports to the Senior VP of Global Supply Chain. This position has the overall responsibility and accountability to develop and deploy global sourcing for Wholesale and Direct channels. The Vice President of Global Sourcing directs internal and external policies and processes to ensure an integrated sourcing system that meets customer requirements, minimizes total supply chain cost, maximizes supply chain effectiveness including conforming to established quality standards, and establishes an inventory flow that is responsive to the needs of the business.

LOCATION: US - Northeast (Boston, MA, New York, NY, New Jersey, Philadelphia, PA)

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a major firm in the semiconductor field, a VP Supply Chain. The Vice President of Supply Chain should have a strong background in logistics, warehousing, EDI, and other supply chain services. S/he must also have experience in identifying and selling chain services into the marketplace.

LOCATION: US - Northeast (metro-Washington, DC/ Northern Virginia)

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a metro-Washington, DC firm that is a leader in its field, a VP Supply Chain. A major goal of the incoming VP Supply Chain will be to bring order to a growing company's materials, purchasing and distribution departments. Candidates have hands-on experience supervising shipping and receiving, warehouse distribution, planning, fulfillment, and purchasing. Candidates for VP Supply Chain with familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, such as kanbans and demand pull, would be of interest. Light assembly operations experience helpful.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: VP Operations - Pharmaceuticals

LOCATION: US - Northeast (New Jersey)

COMPANY: Pharmaceuticals

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A very tactical distribution/ logistics VP

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a 300 person NJ business unit of a large national leader, a VP Operations. The person should have significant distribution and logistics experience, GMP knowledge a must. The VP Operations should be a Strategic Leader with proven results for increasing organizational effectiveness and efficiencies. Must be dynamic, with ability to clearly present ideas to Senior Leadership Team. Proven ability to motivate a diverse workforce.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a Supply Chain services client, a VP Sales. Candidates deemed most suitable for this role might have come from firms such as Federal Express, UPS, DHL, etc., or possibly from management consulting firms that offer supply chain services. Candidates should have proven track records of strong sales to leading manufacturing firms. 

Vice President, Worldwide Materials responsible for leading, developing, implementing and managing global Materials strategies with each regional Materials Lead in Firm's geographies to assure optimal supply, flexibility, quality, delivery performance and sourcing compliance, are executed by each applicable site. This position parallels a VP, Worldwide Purchasing; both report to a Senior Vice President. This position is largely Materials-focused, not procurement-oriented. Candidates coming from manufacturers of computers, consumer electronics, or leading contract manufacturing firms specializing in electronics and other electronic assembly would be most appropriate. Recruiter seeks Vice President, Worldwide Materials candidates who have supervised materials operations at a large number of manufacturing facilities, preferably in a multitude of countries. The key mission of this person is to harmonize and fine-tune the worldwide materials organization.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Directors of Business Development - Logistics Services

LOCATION: US: Northeast

COMPANY:  Major 3PL (Third Party Logistics) Firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: Hands-on Sales Directors focusing on a variety of industry sectors, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, electronics, automobile products, consumer products, etc.

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a leading 3PL firm, several Directors of Business Development, who could be based from home offices. The positions report to either a Vice President or to an Executive Vice President. As the primary facilitator for all business development activities, the Business Development Director has the responsibility for all communications between the firm and the customer.  It is expected that the qualified candidate will have significant industry relationships. Successful candidate will have 10-15 years experience in supply chain, transportation, inventory, process control, with exposure to strategic partnerships or  alliances with logistics providers, specifically in pharmaceutical/ medical or consumer products industries. Successful candidates will have at least 5 years of business development experience in a 3PL environment.

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: Supply Chain Director - Consumer Products

LOCATION: US - Northeast (New England)

COMPANY: Fast growing consumer products firm

HEADHUNTER FOCUS: A Supply Chain Director who is detail oriented with excellent follow through skills. Strong quantitative analysis skills. Sense of urgency and ability to prioritize for the team, with demonstrated leadership, problem-solving and strategic planning skills. A Supply Chain Director with strong communication, presentation and persuasion skills. Ability to assess, motivate and lead multiple teams. Ability to be strategic as well as tactical (know how to use planning system, self sufficient on analytics, project manager). The Supply Chain Director must work in excellent partnership with sales, product, service, and corporate functional leaders is critical

Recruiter seeks, on behalf of a luxury consumer products firm, a Director of Supply Chain. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Director of Supply Chain holds overall responsibility for all phases of the firm's Supply Chain, including sourcing, inventory planning, purchasing and inventory management, warehousing, distribution and transportation. As a member of the senior management team, the Director of Supply Chain will partner to develop strategies for sourcing, potential manufacturing, merchandise planning, effective allocation of goods and logistics strategies that will deliver established financial targets.

    Manage demand planning, contract manufacturers, warehousing and logistics.

    Partner with Product Development on sourcing new manufacturing suppliers and setting delivery expectations for existing suppliers

    Manage Inventory Management Team to ensure appropriate systems and processes are in place for effective merchandise planning and forecasting and ensure appropriate inventory levels

    Oversee Distribution Center Team including inbound traffic, warehousing and distribution processes to ensure effective and accurate,  on-time and on budget delivery of product to firm's client

    Oversee Quality and Made to Order Team to help ensure proactive quality process are in place and quality issues are addressed timely and appropriately

Preferred Experience

    MBA and 8-10 years of experience for retail or business to business company, in luxury sector with multi-channel store distribution

    APICS Certification

    Contract manufacturing experience needed

    Production experience desired

    Blend of large and small company experience ideal, where opportunity to learn best practices and apply them in entrepreneurial setting is evident

    Metal hardware industry experience a plus

    Metals or engineered product background required

    Demand planning system experience needed

    Experience/Relationships with large logistics carriers  a plus

EXECUTIVE SEARCH: USA Director of Operations - Logistics Services

LOCATION: US location