Americas Export Compliance Leader | Global Trade Management

Eaton; Beachwood (OH); Remote; USD 165,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton, headquartered in Beachwood, Ohio, seeks a Director of Export Compliance for Global Trade Management Americas. The role oversees export and sanctions compliance, guiding regional strategy and risk management across the Americas, in alignment with global trade standards.

The position may be remote with travel as needed. The successful candidate will lead across product managers, sales, operations, and R&D, providing policy-driven guidance, audits, and due diligence to ensure compliant trade

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, or related field; JD or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in export compliance, including EAR and ITAR experience, within a multinational manufacturing or industrial company.
• Direct or indirect management experience across global partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional trade compliance strategies aligned with global objectives.
• Serve as primary contact for export and sanctions compliance in the Americas.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on trade regulations and risk mitigation.

Skills

Export compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, law, or related field

JD or advanced degree

Tools

ERP systems

Export licensing

Job description

Eaton, headquartered in Beachwood, Ohio, seeks a Director of Export Compliance for Global Trade Management Americas. The role oversees export and sanctions compliance, guiding regional strategy and risk management across the Americas, in alignment with global trade standards.

The position may be remote with travel as needed. The successful candidate will lead across product managers, sales, operations, and R&D, providing policy-driven guidance, audits, and due diligence to ensure compliant trade