SVP

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness

Career development

Inclusive culture

Safety culture

Flexible work

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an SVP to lead North American operations for a major Manufacturing & Automotive client. The role oversees end-to-end P&L, profitability, pricing discipline, and cash flow, partnering with senior teams to strengthen strategic accounts and guide investments.

Remote work with extensive travel across North America is expected. The successful candidate has 10+ years in executive leadership with proven profitable growth, strong financial acumen, and experience in B2B sales strategy

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior executive leadership with P&L accountability.
• Proven track record of profitable growth and strategic account expansion.
• Strong financial acumen in planning, forecasting, and capital allocation.
• Experience leading B2B sales and revenue management at scale.
• Ability to translate strategy into measurable execution across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction across North America and establish priorities.
• Own full P&L including revenue, gross profit, and cash flow.
• Develop a differentiated growth agenda for profitability.
• Lead sales strategy and align commercial talent with growth goals.
• Establish disciplined pricing and margin management practices.
• Negotiate with key customers and suppliers as executive sponsor.

Education

MBA

Bachelor's degree

Strategic finance

Executive leadership

P&L management

Revenue growth

Pricing discipline

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a SVP to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space. This executive will shape the North American operations strategy and translate growth ambitions into disciplined commercial and operational execution. The role owns end-to-end P&L accountability, with a strong emphasis on profitable growth, pricing discipline, margin improvement, and cash flow performance. The successful leader will partner closely with senior commercial, operational, and customer-facing teams to strengthen strategic accounts, improve service delivery, and guide investment decisions.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $210,000 – $250,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction across North America and establish clear commercial and operational priorities
• Own full P&L responsibilities, including revenue, gross profit, and cash flow management
• Develop a differentiated growth agenda to enhance customer acquisition and profitability
• Lead sales strategy and ensure alignment of commercial talent with growth expectations
• Establish disciplined pricing and margin management practices to improve profitability
• Serve as executive sponsor for key customer and supplier relationships, leading complex negotiations
• Balance operational performance metrics to enhance service delivery and cost efficiency
• Set capital allocation priorities and ensure fact-based decision-making for investments
• Utilize market insights to shape growth strategies and evaluate strategic opportunities
• Build and lead a performance-oriented senior leadership team, focusing on talent development and succession planning

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior executive leadership in a large, complex organization with P&L responsibility, preferably in packaging or related industries
• Proven track record of delivering profitable organic growth and strategic account expansion
• Strong executive-level financial acumen in planning, forecasting, and capital allocation
• Experience leading B2B commercial organizations with a focus on sales strategy and revenue management
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable metrics and disciplined execution across multiple sites
• Demonstrated judgment in evaluating risks and making timely decisions in dynamic environments
• Proven ability to build high-performing leadership teams and foster a culture of accountability
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Willingness to travel extensively across North America

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment
• Commitment to employee safety and ethical conduct
• Support for work-life balance through flexible work arrangements

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.