Vice President, Sales & Operations

Noble Company; Spring Lake (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble Company, a trusted leader in the building products industry, seeks a visionary President to drive growth, align operations, and expand market presence. This role reports to the President of FPC International, Inc., and offers autonomy to shape strategy, invest in people, and deliver measurable results.

We seek an entrepreneurial leader with deep industry knowledge, strong financial acumen, and a track record of building high-performing teams to guide Noble Company through its next phase of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Sales, or a related field.
• 8-10+ years of progressive operational and sales leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading growth-oriented organizations within manufacturing, building products, plumbing, tile, or related industries.
• Proven ability to develop strategy and execute against business objectives.
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience building and leading high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive aggressive growth strategies focused on revenue expansion and market penetration.
• Provide strategic oversight of business operations and product development initiatives.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain exceptional talent.
• Guide long-range planning and business strategy with financial analysis and forecasting.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Growth leadership

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Relationship management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Sales, or related field

MBA

Job description

Lead Growth. Build the Future. Shape an Industry

Reports To: President, FPC International, Inc.

Travel: Up to 50%

At Noble Company, we don't just manufacture products—we solve complex problems for customers across the building products industry. For over 75 years, Noble has built a reputation for innovation, quality, and trusted partnerships. Now, we're seeking a visionary and results-driven leader to guide the next chapter of growth.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected industry brand with strong market recognition, a dedicated team, and significant opportunities for expansion. As President, you will have the autonomy and influence to drive strategic growth, strengthen operational performance, develop future products and markets, and create lasting value for customers, employees, and stakeholders.

The Opportunity

The President will provide overall leadership for Noble Company, building upon a strong foundation while positioning the organization for continued growth and innovation. This executive will lead the development and execution of business strategy, drive sales and market expansion, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure operational excellence across the organization.

Success in this role requires an entrepreneurial mindset, strategic vision, strong commercial leadership, and the ability to develop people while delivering measurable business results.

What You'll Do

Drive Business Growth

• Develop and execute aggressive growth strategies focused on revenue expansion and market penetration.
• Identify new market opportunities, partnerships, and growth initiatives.
• Strengthen customer relationships and elevate Noble Company's market presence.
• Represent Noble Company with key customers, distributors, industry partners, and stakeholders.

Lead Operational Excellence

• Provide strategic oversight of business operations and product development initiatives.
• Build a metrics-driven culture focused on accountability, execution, and continuous improvement.
• Align resources and priorities to achieve sustainable growth and profitability.
• Evaluate business challenges and implement effective solutions.

Develop a High-Performance Organization

• Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain exceptional talent.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and results.
• Inspire teams to achieve ambitious goals while supporting professional growth.
• Lead with transparency, communication, and integrity.

Provide Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Guide long-range planning and business strategy.
• Partner with leadership to drive informed financial decision-making.
• Ensure accurate financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting.
• Provide executive-level insight to support Board and organizational objectives.

Background You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Sales, or a related field.
• 8-10+ years of progressive operational and sales leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading growth-oriented organizations within manufacturing, building products, plumbing, tile, or related industries.
• Proven ability to develop strategy and execute against business objectives.
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience building and leading high-performing teams.

Preferred

• MBA.
• 10-15 years of experience within the building products industry.
• Plumbing industry experience highly desirable.

Leadership Characteristics

We're looking for a leader who is:

• Strategic and forward-thinking
• Entrepreneurial and growth-oriented
• Accountable and results-driven
• Collaborative and people-focused
• Decisive and action-oriented
• An effective communicator and relationship builder
• Passionate about developing talent and building culture

Why Noble Company?

At Noble Company, you'll join a business with a strong foundation, respected brand, and an entrepreneurial culture where leaders can make a meaningful impact. As part of the FPC International family of companies, Noble combines the agility of a focused business unit with the stability and resources of a larger organization.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Influence company-wide strategy and direction.
• Lead a talented and committed team.
• Shape future product and market opportunities.
• Drive transformational growth.
• Leave a lasting legacy on a well-established industry leader.