Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Growth, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Distribution Channel, Electrical Engineering, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Major Accounts, Marketing, Matrix Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Product Lifecycle, Product Support, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Management, Proposal Development, Revenue Growth, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Sales, Sales Forecasting, Sales Strategy, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Scalable System Development, Servomechanism, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Support
Business Unit Manager – High-Growth Motion Technology Division
Servo Drive Sales Experience Highly Preferred
Location: Chicago, IL (Midwest-based “rockstar” candidates encouraged to apply)
Compensation: Up to $200K
Are you a strategic sales leader with deep expertise in servo motors and motion systems? Ready to take full ownership of a fast-growing business unit with global visibility and executive-level impact?
Our client is seeking a Business Unit Manager to lead and scale two high-performance sales teams in the U.S., driving aggressive growth across established and newly acquired product lines. This is a rare opportunity to own a $10M+ revenue portfolio with a 15–20% annual growth target — and the runway, support, and authority to make it happen.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Executive-level exposure (reporting to U.S. President with dotted-line access to global leadership in Europe and Israel)
- Full P&L responsibility and strategic ownership
- Leadership of two dynamic sales teams across North America
- Expansion into new markets and cutting-edge technologies
- Strong compensation package with bonus and profit sharing
- Real opportunity to build infrastructure and add headcount as revenue scales
If you thrive in a matrixed, global organization and want autonomy with accountability, this is your moment.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and unify two sales teams focused on advanced servo motor and motion technologies
- Own revenue growth goals: $7M existing product line + $3M new acquisition
- Develop and execute sales strategies, forecasts, and budgets
- Drive margin performance and oversee proposal development
- Expand into new markets and support new technology initiatives
- Guide marketing direction and ensure strong brand presence
- Present performance metrics in executive and board-level reviews
- Build scalable processes using CRM and reporting tools
- Ensure full lifecycle support of products and projects
You will lead a distributed team across the U.S. and Canada, while collaborating with global technical and commercial leadership.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Master’s or MBA (Engineering or related field) preferred
- 5+ years in servo motor/servo systems sales
- 5–8 years leading sales engineers, reps, or distributors
- Strong financial acumen and P&L ownership experience
- CRM and sales reporting expertise
- Technical fluency in motion systems and controls
- Confidence presenting to executive leadership across North America and Europe
- Ability to operate effectively in a global matrix organization
Who Thrives Here
- Strategic builders who want authority and accountability
- Growth-minded leaders who enjoy scaling teams
- Technically strong professionals who understand motion systems at a deep level
- Relationship-driven leaders who can inspire teams and win major accounts
This is more than a management role — it’s a chance to own a business, drive international collaboration, and shape the future of advanced motion technology in North America.
If you’re ready to lead, grow, and make a measurable impact — apply today.