Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Executive Leadership Role | Global Sales, Marketing & Product Strategy Few roles offer this level of influence across markets, products, and strategyleading a proven business into its next era of growth and innovation. This role demands a leader who sees opportunity where others see a mature market, understands where customers are heading, and can translate that vision into direction at the highest levels of the organization. * Please note, we are not able to consider candidates who currently or in the future will require visa sponsorship. Hydro-Gear is a world leader in the design and production of precision drive solutions, serving multiple industries and delivering to customers worldwide. Our passions are innovation, quality, and a commitment to makingour customers successfuland we are positioned for continued growth. Learn more about us at Hydro-Gear.com. We are seeking a Vice President of Sales & Marketing to join our executive team and help define what comes next. Type & Location: Onsite position (not remote or hybrid) that can be located in our Indianapolis IN or Franklin TN offices. The Role: The Vice President of Sales and Marketing will lead sales and marketing (including application engineering and technical service) with responsibility for both protecting our core business and driving expansion into new markets and applications. This executive will inherit and lead a highly skilled and engaged sales and marketing team that is aligned around Hydro-Gears long-term growth objectives, while continuing to develop talent, strengthen performance, and drive business results. Key focus areas include: Defining market and product directionStrengthening global customer relationshipsDriving growth across established and adjacent marketsShaping pricing, positioning, and commercial strategyEngaging with executive leadership and the Board of Directors Profile for Success: Sees opportunity where others see maturityConnects market insight to product and business strategyLeads with both strategic clarity and active engagementBuilds high-performing, accountable teamsChampions quality, performance, and customer commitmentInquisitive and collaborative leader What You Can Expect: Key role on the executive team with broad organizational influenceOpportunity to lead a strong, established business into its next phase of growthHigh visibility with senior leadership and BoardCollaborative, quality-driven cultureU.S.-based role (Midwest headquarters) with approximately 3040% travel, including international Why Join Hydro-Gear? Opportunity to set direction for products, markets, and commercial strategy at a global leader.A chance to build and lead a high-impact, cross-functional team.A culture that values teamwork, innovation, customer success, and continuous improvement. If you are ready to help shape our future growth, identify new opportunities, and make a meaningful impact on how we succeed, we would love to hear from you!