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Managing Director – Business Development & Operations (Fluid Handling Technologies / Industrial[...]

Managing Director – Business Development & Operations (Fluid Handling Technologies / Industrial[...]

GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.Chicago, IL, US
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Position

Managing Director – Business Development & Operations (Fluid Handling Technologies / Industrial Pumps)

Location

Flexible work location, ideally situated in the Midwest near a major airport.

Company

GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.

Position Summary

The company is seeking a Managing Director to establish and expand its US market presence. This role offers the opportunity to build a subsidiary from the ground up, establish operational structures, and drive strategic growth across multiple industries. It combines hands-on sales, full P&L responsibility, and the future development of a US-based team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and lead the US subsidiary as the initial sole employee, setting up operational processes, company culture, and organizational structure
  • Assume full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability management
  • Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to drive growth across target industrial sectors
  • Conduct hands-on sales activities, including prospecting, proposal development, client meetings, and deal closure
  • Build and nurture a distribution network, leveraging existing relationships and cultivating new channel partners
  • Establish and manage OEM partnerships to expand product offerings and market reach
  • Conduct market research to identify opportunities in water / wastewater, process engineering, and the pump industry
  • Collaborate closely with international headquarters and US distribution partners to align strategies
  • Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and client meetings to enhance brand visibility and business growth
  • Implement operational systems for finance, CRM, reporting, and KPIs to monitor growth and efficiency
  • Design scalable processes and structures to support future team expansion
  • Take on administrative and operational responsibilities to ensure smooth day-to-day functioning of the US subsidiary

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent professional experience with a strong technical sales record)
  • Proven success in sales or technical sales within the industrial sector, ideally in pump systems or related technologies
  • Demonstrated ability to take full P&L ownership and drive strategic growth initiatives
  • Established network and familiarity with key industrial sectors such as water / wastewater treatment, cooling systems, industrial cleaning, energy production, and liquefied gas applications
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships with distributors, OEM partners, and clients
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel for client meetings, trade shows, and collaboration with international headquarters

    • Seniority level

  • Executive

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Sales and Business Development
  • Industries : International Trade and Development

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