Description
The VP & General Manager – Midwest will act as the leading executive for Applied Automation's business, Automation, Inc in the Midwest. This position provides oversight for currently existing offices, in all business aspects (Sales, Marketing, Applications, Engineering, Operations, Customer Service. This role will also sit on the broader Applied Automation leadership team, collaborating with other regional and national Automation leaders and key core suppliers to plan, develop and execute aggressive organic expansions in the region, along with potential expansion in adjoining regions. This position will be expected to model AIT's core values, with excellent communication skills and keen thinking about the marketplace we serve.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Provide strategic oversight to the Automation, Inc team
- Collaborate with platform level resources on Sales (selling process, supplier relationships), Marketing (programs and messaging), HR, IT, Finance & Accounting to align regional goals with overall team objectives
- Collaborate with overlapping AIT service centers and subsidiary businesses to achieve outsized “cross-selling” outcomes
- Lead the Automation, Inc team to world-class performance in Sales, Customer Support, Profitability and Operations execution, leading us to achieve the vision of being our customers “Trusted Partner” for industrial automation
- Develop the skills and abilities of the team so that future leadership positions are frequently filled from within
- Deliver on customer, supplier, quality and financial commitments
Education / Work Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- 10+ years in progressive sales, operations or technical support roles for industrial products
- Well-crafted capability to prioritize tasks and execute on the most impactful to achieve required business outcomes
- Demonstrated experience developing a team and delivering on commitments
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Preferred:
- Extensive exposure as a seller, builder or user of industrial automation solutions
- Degree or relevant work experience in an Engineering discipline
- Experience leading a business in utilizing a review process to reach desired outcomes
Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.
Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
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