Strategic Growth Executive, Manufacturing & Distribution

Dean Dorton; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Unlimited PTO

Paid family leave

Retirement benefits

Telemedicine and wellness programs

Job summary

Dean Dorton is seeking a high-impact Industry Advisory executive to lead strategic market expansion in the Greater Cincinnati region, focusing on manufacturing, distribution, and logistics sectors. This role requires deep executive relationships and the ability to originate significant revenue opportunities across multiple service lines.

The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership with a track record of driving growth, develops C-suite connections, and guides cross-functional teams to deliver

Qualifications

• 15+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, distribution, industrial services, logistics, or related sectors.
• Prior experience in manufacturing as CFO/COO/division president/commercial executive/private equity operating partner/senior strategic advisor.
• Strong Cincinnati market relationships and regional business network.
• Demonstrated success driving business growth, strategic partnerships, or revenue expansion.
• Deep understanding of operational, financial, and strategic challenges facing the sector.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Identify and originate new business opportunities across multiple service lines.
• Provide strategic insights into manufacturing and distribution industry trends including supply chain optimization, margin pressures, ERP modernization, workforce challenges, M&A activity, cybersecurity risks, and operational efficiency.
• Represent the firm at industry events, associations, and executive forums; strengthen brand recognition within key industry ecosystems.
• Translate operational and financial pain points into solution opportunities; collaborate with internal industry teams to design comprehensive solutions; help shape go-to-market strategies for manufacturing and distribution verticals; support client retention and long-term strategic growth.
• Act as a bridge between external market opportunities and internal solution capabilities; mentor internal teams on industry trends, executive communication, and market positioning; support development of industry specialization initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

C-suite relationships

Strategic revenue origination

Industry expertise

Job description

Dean Dorton is seeking a high-impact Industry Advisory executive to lead strategic market expansion in the Greater Cincinnati region, focusing on manufacturing, distribution, and logistics sectors. This role requires deep executive relationships and the ability to originate significant revenue opportunities across multiple service lines.

The ideal candidate demonstrates leadership with a track record of driving growth, develops C-suite connections, and guides cross-functional teams to deliver