General Manager

Sensirion; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensirion is looking for a General Manager of the Americas in Chicago to lead sales efforts. The role involves shaping strategies, managing a high-performing team, and driving substantial growth in the US market. Candidates should possess extensive B2B sales leadership experience, especially in high-tech sectors. This opportunity offers the chance to directly impact company performance while working in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience (> 10 years) in B2B sales leadership.
• Strong ability to develop and execute strategic sales plans.
• Results-driven mindset with a passion for sales excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing sales team.
• Drive strategic sales growth and manage customer relationships.
• Ensure operational and financial excellence.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Sales Excellence

Team Development

Customer Relationship Management

Cross-Cultural Communication

Education

Engineering or Science education and/or an MBA

Job description

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Dynamic HR Business Partner providing excellence in all things people

Shape the Future of Sales Leadership!

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving sales excellence and success? Do you thrive in a dynamic, high-performance environment where you can make a real impact? If so, we invite you to join Sensirion as a General Manager of the Americas of one of our US sales subsidiaries! You’ll have the unique opportunity to drive massive growth in one of the most important markets for Sensirion.

Your Impact

As General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, and success of your subsidiary. You will lead and develop a high-performing sales team, manage key customer relationships, drive financial performance, and ensure operational excellence — all while upholding Sensirion’s values and standards.

Your Responsibilities

Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team

• Train, mentor and recruit top sales talent.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and accountability.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance management.

Drive Strategic Sales Growth

• Align global market and submarket OKRs (objectives and key results) with regional priorities.
• Execute and adapt sales strategies based on market conditions.
• Ensure sales initiatives are effectively communicated and executed.
• Develop the US organization enabling long-term growth.
• Advocate for US strategic initiatives at headquarters.

Build and Strengthen Customer Relationships

• Be actively involved with the respective KAM in the development of the top accounts and guide during complex situations.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for customer issues.

Ensure Operational and Financial Excellence

• Oversee budgets, revenue generation, and cost control.
• Analyze financial performance and drive profitability.
• Optimize operational procedures for efficiency.

Manage Compliance and Risk

• Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and company policies.
• Identify and mitigate potential business risks.

Engage Key Stakeholders

• Serve as the primary liaison between the subsidiary and corporate leadership.
• Act as bridge between Swiss and US culture and work with HR to get communication and collaboration to the best it can be between US subsidiary and headquarters.
• Represent the subsidiary in external engagements with partners, suppliers, and local authorities.

What You Bring

• Proven experience (> 10 years) in B2B sales leadership, ideally within a high-tech or industrial sector.
• Strong ability to develop and execute strategic sales plans.
• Exceptional leadership and team development and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management abilities.
• A results-driven mindset with a passion for sales excellence.
• Engineering or Science education and/or an MBA.
• Industry experience with sensors, semiconductor or electronic components preferred.

Why Sensirion?

At Sensirion, we empower our leaders to drive change and innovation. You will be part of a global company at the forefront of sensor technology, working in an environment that values growth, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are a visionary leader ready to take on this exciting challenge, we look forward to hearing from you. Apply today by emailing your resume directly to our recruitment partner, Kathryn Williams with Pacific International, at [e-mail], and help shape the future of Sensirion’s sales success!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Sales, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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