General Manager, High Security Growth Leader (KY Onsite)

Assa Abloy Ab; Nicholasville (KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY High Security Group in Kentucky is seeking a General Manager for the Sargent & Greenleaf unit to lead growth, profitability, and long-term performance. The role encompasses overseeing sales, marketing, product, operations, and finance to drive strategic initiatives and ensure customer-focused execution.

You will direct cross-functional teams and leverage global resources to maximize business performance, with onsite leadership and up to 25% travel to support customers and initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of senior leadership experience with full P&L responsibility.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in technical, regulated, or customer-critical environments.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
• Strong strategic, financial, operational, and commercial leadership capabilities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall performance of the business, delivering objectives for growth, profitability, customer satisfaction, quality, and operational excellence.
• Develop and execute business strategies, annual operating plans, and long-range growth initiatives.
• Drive revenue growth through customer development, market expansion, strategic partnerships, and new business opportunities.
• Lead and coordinate international business activities, customer relationships, market development efforts, and cross-functional collaboration across global regions to support growth and alignment with ASSA ABLOY and High Security Group objectives.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing leadership team that fosters accountability, collaboration, and organizational effectiveness.
• Maintain executive relationships with key customers, partners, and industry stakeholders to strengthen market position and customer loyalty.
• Lead product portfolio and innovation strategies to support customer needs, market competitiveness, and long-term business growth.
• Ensure manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing, and operational strategies deliver superior quality, delivery performance, efficiency, and scalability.
• Provide financial leadership through effective management of budgets, capital investments, cash flow, and operating performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, security, quality, safety, and company requirements.
• Champion a culture of customer focus, continuous improvement, employee engagement, and alignment with ASSA ABLOY values.
• Represent Sargent & Greenleaf within the High Security Group and ASSA ABLOY, contributing to broader organizational initiatives and strategic objectives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

P&L responsibility

Cross-functional leadership

Market growth

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

ASSA ABLOY High Security Group in Kentucky is seeking a General Manager for the Sargent & Greenleaf unit to lead growth, profitability, and long-term performance. The role encompasses overseeing sales, marketing, product, operations, and finance to drive strategic initiatives and ensure customer-focused execution.

You will direct cross-functional teams and leverage global resources to maximize business performance, with onsite leadership and up to 25% travel to support customers and initiatives