Strategic Marketing & Growth Director

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Tool Works Inc. seeks a Marketing & Sales Director to lead strategic growth across the Miller Electric Mfg Co business unit.

You will partner with division leadership to shape growth, manage product portfolios, and drive go‑to‑market plans that expand market share and profitability. You will lead a team, develop data‑driven insights from market research and customer insights, and collaborate across sales, channels, and industry partners to deliver sustainable value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Marketing, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert complex data into actionable business recommendations.
• Proven ability to influence, lead change, and drive results through a fact-based, data-driven approach.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic growth plans and priorities with division leadership.
• Lead market insights, commercialization, and customer value creation initiatives.
• Manage product portfolio, pricing, lifecycle, and go-to-market plans.
• Collaborate with sales, distribution channels, and customers to grow market presence and profitability.
• Provide leadership and coaching to direct reports and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrate ITW Toolbox methodologies to improve market penetration and profitability.

Skills

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Influence & leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Marketing/Business

MBA preferred

Job description

Illinois Tool Works Inc. seeks a Marketing & Sales Director to lead strategic growth across the Miller Electric Mfg Co business unit.

You will partner with division leadership to shape growth, manage product portfolios, and drive go‑to‑market plans that expand market share and profitability. You will lead a team, develop data‑driven insights from market research and customer insights, and collaborate across sales, channels, and industry partners to deliver sustainable value.