Industry Growth Executive (Manufacturing, Supply Chain or Distribution)

Dean Dorton; Ohio; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Unlimited PTO

Family leave

Retirement match

Telemedicine

Job summary

Dean Dorton in Cincinnati seeks a high-impact Senior Executive to lead strategic market expansion in manufacturing, distribution, industrial, and supply chain sectors. The role centers on revenue origination, executive relationship development, and multi-service client growth across our accounting, tax, advisory, technology, cybersecurity, risk, and transactional offerings.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of leadership, CEO/CFO/COO-level experience, strong Cincinnati market ties, and a

Qualifications

• 15+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, distribution, industrial services, logistics, or related sectors.

Responsibilities

• Market Development & Revenue Growth: Develop Cincinnati-region growth strategy for middle‑market and upper middle‑market manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and industrial businesses.
• Industry Leadership: Provide strategic insights on manufacturing and distribution trends, including supply chain optimization, margin pressures, ERP modernization, and cybersecurity risks.
• Strategic Advisory Alignment: Translate operational and financial pain points into solution opportunities and collaborate with internal industry teams.
• Internal Leadership: Mentor teams on industry trends, executive communication, and market positioning.

Skills

Executive leadership

C-suite relationships

Revenue origination

Strategic partnerships

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

About Dean Dorton

Dean Dorton’s team makes up one of the largest advisory firms in the United States. We thrive when you thrive! We are here to help you succeed in every step of your development and career as you work with nationally recognized experts in a recognized best place to work.

Our core values guide how we work, lead, and support one another every day. They are:

• Integrity - We do the right thing, integrity guides our decisions.
• Relationships - We value people, relationships drive our impact.
• Collaboration - We win as one team, collaboration fuels our success.
• Growth - We stay curious, growth is our mindset.

About the Position

We are seeking a high-impact, commercially drivenSeniorExecutive with deep experience in the manufacturing, distribution, industrial, or supply chain sectors to lead strategic market expansion in the Greater Cincinnati region.

This role is designed for a proven industry leader, ideally a former CFO, divisional president, operating executive, or senior commercial leader, who brings strong executive relationships, industry credibility, and the ability to originate significant revenue opportunities.

The Industry Advisory executive will serve as a face of our firm within the manufacturing and distribution marketplace, building C-suite relationships,identifyingcomplex business challenges, and connecting clients with high-value solutions across accounting, tax, advisory, technology, cybersecurity, risk, transaction, and operational consulting services.

This is a strategic market-building leadership position focused on:

• Revenue origination
• Vertical market expansionfocused on manufacturing, distribution, and logistics sector
• Executive relationship development
• Multi-service client growth
• Industry leadership

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Market Development & Revenue Growth

• Develop and execute a Cincinnati-region growth strategy focused on middle-market and upper middle-market manufacturing, distribution,logistics, and industrial businesses.
• Build relationships with CEOs, CFOs, COOs, private equity groups, lenders, attorneys, and industry associations.
• Identifyand originate new business opportunities across multiple service lines.

Industry Leadership

Providestrategic insights intomanufacturing and distributionindustry trends including:

• Supply chain optimization
• Margin pressures
• ERP modernization
• Workforce Challenges
• M&A activity
• Cybersecurity Risks
• Operational Efficiency

Represent the firm at industry events, associations, and executive forums.

Strengthen brand recognition within key industry ecosystems.

Strategic Advisory Alignment

• Translate operational and financial pain points into solutionopportunities.
• Collaborate with internalindustry teamto design comprehensive solutions.
• Help shape go‑to‑market strategies for manufacturing and distribution vertical.
• Support client retention and long‑term strategic growth.

Internal Leadership

• Act as a bridge between external marketopportunityand internalsolutionscapabilities.
• Mentor internal teams on industry trends, executive communication, and market positioning.
• Support future development of industry specialization initiativesand new services to support the sector.
• Help elevatefirmwideunderstanding of manufacturing and distribution sector needs.

Requirements

Required Experience

• 15+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, distribution, industrial services,logistics, or related sectors.
• Prior experiencein the manufacturing industryasone or more of the following preferred:
• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Chief Operating Officer (COO)
• Division President
• Commercial Executive
• Private Equity Operating Partner
• Senior Strategic Advisor
• Strong Cincinnati market relationships and regional businessnetwork.
• Demonstrated success driving business growth, strategic partnerships, or revenue expansion.
• Deep understanding of operational, financial, and strategic challenges facingthe sector.

Preferred Attributes

• Executive-level credibility with business owners and private equity stakeholders.
• Proven consultative selling or revenue origination capability.
• Ability to navigate complex environments.
• Strong communication, influence, and relationship-building skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strategic discipline.
• Experience working across finance, operations, and growth functions.

Benefits

The Fun Stuff

Work isn’t all work!We want to make your experience at Dean Dorton a great one. From your health and happiness to your long-term satisfaction, we focus on YOU!A few highlights are listed below:

• Flexible work schedules and environment
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid family leave, medical leave, and maternity/paternity leave programs
• Retirement benefits, including a best-in-class employer match and automatic profit sharing.
• Telemedicine, mental health resources and wellness program reimbursement

Dean Dorton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to growing and empowering an inclusive community within Dean Dorton and our industry which is why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives across our organization.