Sr. Executive - Head of Marketing & Strategy

Senior Executive Head of Marketing & Strategy

About the Opportunity

Our client is a global industrial manufacturing organization seeking an accomplished executive to lead Marketing and Strategy for its Americas business. Reporting directly to the regional CEO, this leader will be responsible for driving commercial marketing initiatives, product portfolio strategy, pricing, customer engagement, and business growth across a diverse industrial products portfolio.

This is a highly visible executive leadership position with responsibility for leading cross-functional teams throughout North and South America while partnering with global leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies that support business growth and align with commercial objectives.

• Partner closely with Sales to create and implement marketing initiatives that strengthen customer engagement and drive revenue growth.

• Lead strategic planning initiatives while ensuring successful execution across the organization.

• Oversee product management, pricing strategy, customer service, and marketing functions.

• Drive innovation initiatives, evaluate new market opportunities, and support business development efforts.

• Lead product portfolio management, including lifecycle planning and profitability analysis.

• Develop pricing strategies, competitive positioning, and pricing governance to maximize market share and profitability.

• Guide branding, marketing communications, digital marketing, and customer experience initiatives.

• Collaborate with executive leadership to establish long-term strategic priorities and annual business objectives.

• Build, develop, and lead high-performing teams across multiple countries while fostering collaboration and accountability.

• Represent the business with key customers, industry partners, and internal leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Engineering, or a related field. MBA preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in marketing, commercial strategy, product management, business development, or related executive leadership roles.

• Experience leading multiple functional areas such as Marketing, Product Management, Pricing, Customer Service, or Commercial Operations.

• Proven success developing and executing commercial marketing strategies that deliver measurable business results.

• Strong background in B2B manufacturing, industrial products, automotive, OEM, or other complex manufacturing environments.

• Experience leading large, multi-level organizations with significant direct and indirect leadership responsibilities.

• Demonstrated success managing international teams and working within global organizations.

• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and organizational leadership skills.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Preferred Experience

• Industrial manufacturing or engineered products experience.

• Automotive or OEM supplier experience.

• Global product portfolio management.

• Commercial pricing strategy.

• Innovation and new product commercialization.

• Experience working with international teams across North and South America.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Executive leadership role reporting directly to the regional CEO.

• Significant influence over commercial strategy and business growth.

• Opportunity to lead multiple business functions across an international organization.

• Highly visible position with direct exposure to executive leadership.

• Competitive executive compensation package including bonus and long-term incentives.