Growth-Driven Marketing & Sales Director

Illinois Tool Works; Appleton (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Miller Electric Mfg Co is seeking a Marketing & Sales Director to lead growth strategies, product management, and commercialization efforts. This role partners with division leadership to identify opportunities and drive market expansion.

The position emphasizes data-driven decision making, strong leadership, and collaboration with sales channels to deliver profitable growth across priority segments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive marketing, product management, or commercial leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience in B2B product development, commercialization, and growth strategy.
• Strong business acumen with ability to connect strategic initiatives to financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business growth strategies and investment plans.
• Lead market research and Voice of the Customer initiatives to refine value propositions.
• Lead product portfolio evaluation, positioning, pricing, and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with sales, channels, and key customers to strengthen market presence.
• Provide leadership and coaching to direct reports and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Market research

Cross-functional collaboration

B2B marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Marketing/Business

MBA preferred

Job description

Illinois Tool Works (ITW) Miller Electric Mfg Co is seeking a Marketing & Sales Director to lead growth strategies, product management, and commercialization efforts. This role partners with division leadership to identify opportunities and drive market expansion.

The position emphasizes data-driven decision making, strong leadership, and collaboration with sales channels to deliver profitable growth across priority segments.