Business Unit Manager – High-Growth Motion Technology Division

Servo Drive Sales Experience Highly Preferred

Location: Chicago, IL (Midwest-based “rockstar” candidates encouraged to apply)
Compensation: Up to $200K

Are you a strategic sales leader with deep expertise in servo motors and motion systems? Ready to take full ownership of a fast-growing business unit with global visibility and executive-level impact?

Our client is seeking a Business Unit Manager to lead and scale two high-performance sales teams in the U.S., driving aggressive growth across established and newly acquired product lines. This is a rare opportunity to own a $10M+ revenue portfolio with a 15–20% annual growth target — and the runway, support, and authority to make it happen.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Executive-level exposure (reporting to U.S. President with dotted-line access to global leadership in Europe and Israel)
• Full P&L responsibility and strategic ownership
• Leadership of two dynamic sales teams across North America
• Expansion into new markets and cutting-edge technologies
• Strong compensation package with bonus and profit sharing
• Real opportunity to build infrastructure and add headcount as revenue scales

If you thrive in a matrixed, global organization and want autonomy with accountability, this is your moment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and unify two sales teams focused on advanced servo motor and motion technologies
• Own revenue growth goals: $7M existing product line + $3M new acquisition
• Develop and execute sales strategies, forecasts, and budgets
• Drive margin performance and oversee proposal development
• Expand into new markets and support new technology initiatives
• Guide marketing direction and ensure strong brand presence
• Present performance metrics in executive and board-level reviews
• Build scalable processes using CRM and reporting tools
• Ensure full lifecycle support of products and projects

You will lead a distributed team across the U.S. and Canada, while collaborating with global technical and commercial leadership.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Master’s or MBA (Engineering or related field) preferred
• 5+ years in servo motor/servo systems sales
• 5–8 years leading sales engineers, reps, or distributors
• Strong financial acumen and P&L ownership experience
• CRM and sales reporting expertise
• Technical fluency in motion systems and controls
• Confidence presenting to executive leadership across North America and Europe
• Ability to operate effectively in a global matrix organization

Who Thrives Here

• Strategic builders who want authority and accountability
• Growth-minded leaders who enjoy scaling teams
• Technically strong professionals who understand motion systems at a deep level
• Relationship-driven leaders who can inspire teams and win major accounts

This is more than a management role — it’s a chance to own a business, drive international collaboration, and shape the future of advanced motion technology in North America.

If you’re ready to lead, grow, and make a measurable impact — apply today.