Vice President

Vice President

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

Vice President Benefits & Compensation

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

Vice President Requirements & Qualifications

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

Vice President Preferred Background & Skills

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

Vice President Day-to-Day Responsibilities

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