CEO / General Manager USA (m/f/d)
Dr. Maier + Partner GmbH Executive Search · Stuttgart
Full-time · Posted on 26 May 2026 · Open until 26 May 2027
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Entrepreneurial leadership role to drive the growth of a North American high-tech organization
Our client is an internationally active, medium-sized technology company headquartered in Europe. The company develops and manufactures advanced solutions for metrology and automation technologies, serving customers in industry, research, medical technology, semiconductor technology, and other high-tech markets. The North American subsidiary has established customer relationships, a solid market position, and significant further growth potential. As part of its strategic development, we are seeking an entrepreneurial and commercially driven leader to further expand the U.S. business, strengthen structures, and develop the organization for future growth.
Die Aufgabe
Overall responsibility for the U.S. organization, with a focus on sales, business development, marketing and application support.
Development and execution of a sustainable growth strategy for the North American market in close alignment with international management
Expansion of existing customer relationships as well as identification and acquisition of new business opportunities in relevant high-tech and OEM segments
Active management of strategic customers, partners, and distributors in a hands-on leadership role
Further development and expansion of the local sales organization, including leadership, coaching, and team development
Strengthening the company’s market presence, visibility, and positioning in North America
Ensuring close collaboration between the U.S. entity and the European headquarters
Monitoring market trends, customer requirements, competitive activities, and technological developments
Ihr Profil
Entrepreneurial, growth-oriented, and hands-on lea-der with strong customer focus and a business deve-lopment mindset. You combine strategic per-spective with operational drive and build trust with customers, employees, and stakeholders.
Successfully completed degree in engineering, physics, metrology, electrical engineering, business administration or a comparable qualification
Several years of leadership experience in a sales-driven management role
Proven track record in business development, market expansion, revenue growth, and strategic customer development in the U.S. market
Experience with OEM customers, technical appli-cations, and consultative solution selling
Ideally, industry knowledge in metrology, analytical instrumentation, sensing technologies, or related high-tech markets
Experience in medium-sized, entrepreneurial struc-tures and developing small to medium-sized teams
International experience with European or global organizations would be an advantage
Willingness to travel within North America
Ihre Perspektive
Entrepreneurial key role with significant freedom to shape a strategically important growth market
Responsibility for the development of an established U.S. organization with a strong technological foundation
International environment with high-quality products, demanding customers, and long-term market potential
Opportunity to sustainably further develop structures, sales performance, and market positioning
Das Angebot
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