Managing Director

* **Job Title:** Managing Director – Wind Solutions USA * **Location:** Robertsdale, Alabama (On-site) * **Employment Type:** Full-time --- ### **About our client** Our client is a leading designer and manufacturer of critical systems for the global wind energy market. --- ### **Job Summary** We are seeking an experienced, growth-oriented Managing Director to lead and expand our US organisation with full P&L accountability covering revenue, profit, and headcount across the US (and currently Canada). Reporting directly to the Global Managing Director, you will be tasked with driving commercial expansion, diversifying into adjacent industrial markets beyond traditional wind, and preparing the US business for its next major growth cycle. --- ### **Responsibilities** * **P&L & Strategy:** Own full P&L responsibility (revenue, margin, profit, and headcount) for the US business; define and execute strategic commercial growth plans with clear priorities and measurable performance targets. * **Commercial Expansion & Diversification:** Actively drive new business development to win new accounts and expand applications for our braking, hydraulic, and cooling technologies, including diversification into adjacent industrial and power sectors outside traditional wind. * **Customer & Account Management:** Establish a structured, data-informed pipeline and key account management system; build and maintain executive relationships with wind turbine OEMs, wind farm operators, and strategic industrial partners. * **Cross-Selling & Group Collaboration:** Partner closely with sister companies across the group to develop joint solutions, bundled offerings, and cross-selling initiatives. * **Operational Leadership & Scaling:** Assess existing organizational capabilities, structure teams for scalable growth, and recruit top talent to build out operational and commercial capacity. * **Operational Delivery:** Ensure all customer commitments are met by balancing aggressive commercial growth with operational excellence, quality assurance, safety compliance, and cost efficiency. * **Market Intelligence:** Monitor federal energy policy, market developments, and competitive landscapes to translate market dynamics into actionable commercial initiatives. * **Leadership Transition:** Successfully execute a structured operational takeover and handover from the outgoing US Managing Director. --- ### **Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)** * **International Multi-Site Leadership:** Proven executive or general management experience leading operations or commercial teams across multiple countries and international sites (a US-only career profile is not sufficient). * **Demonstrated Commercial Growth:** A verifiable track record of delivering business growth, opening new markets, and expanding commercial revenue with measurable financial outcomes. * **Senior Management Experience:** Prior experience in a senior commercial or general management capacity (e.g., Managing Director, Business Unit Director, Commercial Director, VP/General Manager). * **Industrial & B2B Background:** In-depth leadership experience within industrial manufacturing or a technically complex B2B engineered component environment. * **Network & Customer Acquisition:** An established commercial network with proven capability in identifying, pitching, and securing major B2B accounts and OEM partnerships. * **Team Leadership & Development:** Demonstrated skill in building, mentoring, and leading cross-functional management teams against clear KPIs and accountability targets. * **Communication:** Professional fluency in English with exceptional executive communication and presentation skills. --- ### **Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)** * Full P&L management experience within a standalone business unit or regional subsidiary. * Direct domain expertise in wind energy, power transmission, industrial brakes, hydraulics, motion control, or related engineered subsystems. * Strong background in aftermarket, service, repairs, or spare parts business models. * Experience operating within decentralized group structures with independent business units. * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline. * Multilingual proficiency. --- ### **Success Metrics for the Role** * **Revenue-Generating Leader:** You are a proactive, hands-on commercial leader who translates vision into closed contracts and tangible revenue growth. * **Strategic & Execution-Focused:** You seamlessly bridge high-level corporate strategy with on-the-ground operational execution and pipeline rigor. * **Adaptable & Resilient:** You navigate policy shifts and market cycles with creative commercial positioning and diversified application strategies. ---