Senior Business Line Leader - Electronics & Fire Safety

IDEX Corporation; Wooster (OH); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings with company

PTO and more

Job summary

IDEX Corporation in the United States is seeking a strategic leader to own the Fire & Safety North America electronics business line. You will drive strategy, planning, and execution across product, marketing, and operations with a strong emphasis on growth and profitability.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and partner with engineering, sales, and supply chain to deliver innovative solutions and market expansion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Management, Finance, Engineering, Marketing, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Product Development, or related commercial leadership roles.
• 8-12+ years of progressive leadership experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience in OEM, industrial, electronics, manufacturing, or technology-driven business environments preferred.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and driving business growth.
• Experience developing and executing strategic business plans and product roadmaps.
• Operational Leadership including Vendor and 3PL management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business line strategies aligned with company objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Identify market trends, customer needs, competitive threats, and emerging opportunities within electronics and related markets.
• Establish short-term and long-term objectives, performance targets, and business priorities.
• Lead annual strategic planning, forecasting, and resource allocation activities.
• Formulate, execute, and maintain business line strategies, product plans, and technology roadmaps based on market insights and customer requirements.
• Serve as a key member of the Fire & Safety North America leadership team, providing strategic guidance and business line direction.
• Maintain full profit and loss (P&L) accountability for the assigned business line.
• Develop and manage annual operating plans and budgets.
• Monitor financial performance and implement corrective actions to achieve revenue, margin, and profitability targets.
• Drive revenue growth through effective commercial strategies and market expansion initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency.
• Manage business line revenue, gross margin, and overall financial performance.
• Develop commercial strategies and tactical plans to drive growth of Fire & Safety North America electronics products.
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, markets, technologies, and strategic partnerships.
• Lead business development efforts to expand market share and customer penetration.
• Oversee sales forecasting and execution of tactical plans required to achieve or exceed business objectives.
• Drive sustainable growth through innovation, investment, and market-focused initiatives.
• Provide leadership for product line definition, positioning, and lifecycle management.
• Guide to New Product Development (NPD) prioritization and investment decisions in alignment with strategic objectives and market conditions.
• Ensure timely delivery and successful commercialization of strategic and customer-driven NPD projects.
• Partner with engineering, operations, marketing, and sales teams to develop innovative solutions that meet market needs.
• Manage product portfolio performance and identify opportunities for product enhancement, rationalization, or expansion.
• Ensure efficient execution of business operations and successful delivery of products and services.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and operational effectiveness.
• Monitor KPIs and business outcomes to ensure achievement of goals.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and accountability across commercial, technical, and operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop managers and team members within the business line.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Support succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Manage team priorities, resource allocation, and department budgets.
• Drive employee engagement and organizational effectiveness while building high-performing teams.
• Act as a change agent by leading transformation initiatives and promoting Lean and continuous improvement principles.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, distributors, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure customer expectations are understood and met through proactive engagement and responsive support.
• Drive a high level of customer satisfaction through superior product and service performance.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Human Resources to achieve business objectives.
• Represent the business line in executive leadership meetings, customer engagements, and strategic planning discussions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

P&L management

Cross-functional collaboration

Market analysis

Growth strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Forecasting tools

Job description

IDEX Corporation in the United States is seeking a strategic leader to own the Fire & Safety North America electronics business line. You will drive strategy, planning, and execution across product, marketing, and operations with a strong emphasis on growth and profitability.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and partner with engineering, sales, and supply chain to deliver innovative solutions and market expansion.