Chief Commerical Officer

Socket.dev; Osseo (WI); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee programs

Job summary

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) is seeking a Chief Commercial Officer to guide growth and lead a team across Sales, Marketing, Strategic Accounts, and Commercial Operations. The CCO will partner with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to optimize the commercial operating model and expand market share.

This executive will drive above-market growth, build a high-performing organization, and deliver long-term value through data-driven decision making and customer-focused initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related discipline (MBA preferred).
• 15+ years of progressive commercial leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-channel sales organizations.
• Proven history of delivering sustained revenue growth, market share gains, and improved profitability.
• Executive leadership experience within industrial manufacturing, engineered products, capital equipment, industrial technology, or a comparable B2B environment.
• Expertise across sales leadership, marketing, pricing, strategic accounts, commercial operations, and channel management.
• Strong financial acumen with experience evaluating investments, profitability, forecasting, and commercial performance metrics.
• Experience implementing CRM platforms and commercial operating systems.
• Outstanding executive presence with the ability to influence customers, employees, board members, and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a commercial strategy that delivers above-market organic growth.
• Expand market share across Aerospace, Defense, Automotive Refinish, Industrial, and emerging markets.
• Build a high-performing commercial organization focused on accountability, execution, and customer success.
• Strengthen strategic customer and distributor relationships while expanding key account capabilities.
• Establish world-class commercial operating disciplines including CRM, forecasting, analytics, pricing governance, and performance metrics.
• Lead product commercialization efforts in partnership with Engineering.
• Improve customer experience, loyalty, and long-term value through data-driven decision making.
• Build and develop exceptional commercial leaders capable of sustaining long-term organizational growth.

Skills

Sales leadership

Marketing leadership

Strategic accounts

Pricing strategy

Channel management

Commercial operations

CRM systems

Data-driven decision making

Executive presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Marketing

MBA preferred

Tools

CRM platforms

Commercial operating systems

Job description

Lead the Commercial Strategy for an Industry Leader

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) is seeking a visionary Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to shape the next chapter of our growth.

The Chief Commercial Officer will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and will be responsible for developing and executing the company's commercial strategy to drive sustainable, profitable growth. This executive will provide leadership across: Sales, Marketing, Strategic Accounts, Commercial Operations, Pricing Strategy, Channel & Distributor Management, Customer Experience & Product Management. Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Aftermarket, Finance, and executive leadership, the CCO will strengthen our commercial operating model, expand market share, improve customer experience, and position GFS for long-term success.

This is a rare opportunity for a transformational commercial executive to build upon an established market leadership position while driving the company's next phase of strategic expansion.

What Success Looks Like

• As Chief Commercial Officer, you will: Develop and execute a commercial strategy that delivers above-market organic growth.
• Expand market share across Aerospace, Defense, Automotive Refinish, Industrial, and emerging markets.
• Build a high-performing commercial organization focused on accountability, execution, and customer success.
• Strengthen strategic customer and distributor relationships while expanding key account capabilities.
• Establish world-class commercial operating disciplines including CRM, forecasting, analytics, pricing governance, and performance metrics.
• Lead product commercialization efforts in partnership with Engineering.
• Improve customer experience, loyalty, and long-term value through data-driven decision making.
• Build and develop exceptional commercial leaders capable of sustaining long-term organizational growth.

Qualifications That Shine

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or a related discipline (MBA preferred).
• 15+ years of progressive commercial leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-channel sales organizations.
• Proven history of delivering sustained revenue growth, market share gains, and improved profitability.
• Executive leadership experience within industrial manufacturing, engineered products, capital equipment, industrial technology, or a comparable B2B environment.
• Expertise across sales leadership, marketing, pricing, strategic accounts, commercial operations, and channel management.
• Strong financial acumen with experience evaluating investments, profitability, forecasting, and commercial performance metrics.
• Experience implementing CRM platforms and commercial operating systems.
• Outstanding executive presence with the ability to influence customers, employees, board members, and business partners.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• You’ll Be Empowered – You’ll have autonomy in your role, supported by a team that trusts your judgment
• You’ll Grow With Us – We invest in your training, development, and long-term career path
• You’ll Be Rewarded – Competitive pay, performance incentives, 401(k) with profit sharing, and great benefits
• You’ll Make a Real Impact – Your work supports businesses across North America and shapes the future of finishing technology
• You’ll Join a Great Team – We’re growing fast, we value collaboration, and are committed to your success

Transparent Rewards

At GFS, we recognize the dedication behind every role and ensure that our compensation reflects both your impact and our shared success.

Pay Range: $240,000 – $275,000 per year, as applicable, based on your experience, skills, and qualifications.

Bonus Eligibility: This position is eligible for an annual individual incentive based on company performance. Maximum bonus amounts may vary depending on role.

Benefits: Eligible for standard company benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid time off, and other employee programs. More detailed information is available at 2026 GFS Benefits [https://globalfinishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026_GFS-SummaryOfBenefits.pdf].

Actual compensation will be determined by factors including experience, education, certifications, skill level, and market conditions. For remote or hybrid positions, the listed pay range applies to applicants in the specified location.

About GFS

Global Finishing Solutions is the leading manufacturer of paint booths and finishing systems serving automotive, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, marine, military, rail, trucking, and wood finishing markets. We specialize in building custom solutions that meet each customer’s unique needs, and we do it with a team that thrives on collaboration and innovation because we\'re different.

What makes us different is our unwavering commitment to our core values of family, respect, partnership, improvement, and integrity. We are a family-oriented organization that still values the little things, creating a workplace where you can thrive, fairness guides every decision, and collaboration drives shared success. Small town in spirit but big-hearted in impact, here you\’re not just joining a company, you\’re joining a team that grows together, celebrates together, and builds lasting value together. That\’s the difference. Join us.

Apply now at www.gfscareers.us

GFS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Veterans, women, and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.