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Role overview

This opportunity is with a global industrial equipment and solutions business that is looking for a commercially sharp, strategically minded divisional leader to guide a successful international unit into its next stage of expansion and change. The role carries full responsibility for the division’s strategy, day-to-day performance and financial outcomes.

The position is suited to a senior executive who can deliver durable growth, deepen customer relationships, improve commercial results and lead teams across a complex global environment.

Key responsibilities

Set and deliver the division’s growth agenda, turning strategy into action to raise revenue, profitability and market position.
Take complete ownership of P&L performance and ensure strong financial discipline, operational effectiveness and clear accountability.
Develop capable, high-performing teams and promote a culture built on engagement, teamwork and ongoing improvement.
Place customers at the center of decision-making by building a strong understanding of client needs and market demand.
Improve commercial outcomes by refining market entry plans, channel strategy and sales performance.
Shape product and innovation direction in close partnership with product development and engineering teams.
Enhance operational efficiency across manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain and asset use.
Spot and pursue major growth opportunities such as investments, acquisitions and business expansion.
Maintain strong relationships with customers, distribution partners and stakeholders across the global business.
Lead change initiatives and transformation efforts so the division stays competitive and positioned for long-term success.

Requirements

Extensive senior leadership experience in industrial manufacturing, engineered products, capital equipment, or a similar B2B setting.
Proven background leading a business unit or division with full P&L accountability and responsibility for growth and profit.
Strong commercial judgement, including hands-on experience creating and executing effective go-to-market and distribution strategies.
A strong record of delivering lasting revenue growth, better operational performance and business transformation.
Experience managing cross-functional teams across commercial, operational, manufacturing, product and supply chain areas.
Customer-focused mindset with the ability to turn market insights into strategic decisions.
Experience working in a global matrix organisation and collaborating well with international stakeholders.
Excellent financial understanding, strategic thinking and analytical ability.
Strong leadership presence, communication skills and stakeholder management capability.
A bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or a closely related field is required.
An MBA or other advanced business qualification is preferred.
English fluency is essential; knowledge of additional languages would be an advantage.

About the employer

Pacific International is a globally recognised retained executive search firm that helps Fortune 500, FTSE 100 and fast-growing companies build senior leadership teams while supporting diversity and inclusion. The firm has been operating since 1997 and has a long-standing track record of successful C-suite and senior leadership placements across multiple industries worldwide.

Diversity and inclusion

The organisation places diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of its work. Hiring decisions are made without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applications from people of all backgrounds and identities are encouraged.

Additional information

This role is based in County Dublin, Ireland. Interested candidates may request a confidential conversation regarding the opportunity.

Contact: Ebba Gotthard, Client Delivery Manager.

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