CEO / General Manager

TH BENDER; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

TH BENDER seeks a CEO / General Manager to lead its U.S. operations in Greenville, SC. You will drive commercial performance, business development, and key customer relationships, aligning with global strategy and driving organizational change.

The ideal candidate has executive leadership in industrial settings, strong P&L experience, and a track record in automotive or related sectors, with ability to shape growth and operations across the U.S. market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Proven leadership across sales, BD, and general management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the U.S. commercial strategy to accelerate revenue and growth.
• Lead sales, business development, and key account management activities.
• Identify new markets, partnerships, and growth opportunities.
• Strengthen the U.S. sales organization, forecasting, and pipeline management.
• Build and retain a high-performing team with strong accountability.
• Maintain senior-level relationships with major customers and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Sales & Business Development

P&L Management

Strategic Planning

Automotive/Industrial XP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Our client is a globally established manufacturer of precision-engineered components and joining solutions serving industrial markets, including automotive. Our client is seeking a CEO / General Manager to lead its U.S. operations.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to shape and accelerate the growth of the U.S. business. The successful executive will take broad responsibility for commercial performance, business development, key customer relationships, and organizational development, while strengthening the company’s market position and aligning the U.S. operation with global strategic objectives.

The ideal professional is an entrepreneurial, commercially driven leader with a strong track record in sales, business development, and general management within an industrial environment. Experience serving the automotive or broader vehicle industry, managing a P&L, and leading a U.S. operation within an international organization will be highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the U.S. commercial strategy to accelerate revenue, market share, profitability, and sustainable growth.
• Lead sales, business development, and key account management activities across existing and targeted customer segments.
• Identify new markets, customers, partnerships, and strategic growth opportunities, including opportunities to diversify the business.
• Strengthen and optimize the U.S. sales organization, processes, pipeline management, forecasting, and commercial effectiveness.
• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing team while establishing a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and customer focus.
• Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with major customers, strategic partners, and other key external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with global leadership and international teams to leverage technical, commercial, and operational resources.
• Serve as a representative of the U.S. business and drive organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Significant leadership experience spanning sales, business development, key account management, and/or general management.
• Demonstrated commercial leadership and P&L responsibility, ideally within a U.S. subsidiary of an international or European-based organization.
• Background in engineered fastening, joining technology, cold-formed/precision components, or other highly engineered industrial products, ideally within the automotive or broader vehicle industry.
• Proven track record of developing markets, winning strategic accounts, and building lasting customer relationships within automotive, industrial, or OEM/Tier 1 organizations.
• Strong executive presence, negotiation skills, business judgment, and the ability to lead effectively in an entrepreneurial, hands-on environment.