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DN Solutions America · 1 month ago

Director of Strategy & Growth

Schaumburg, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

DN Solutions America is a leader in the machine tool industry, dedicated to innovation and customer satisfaction. The Director of Strategy & Growth is responsible for defining and executing long-term strategic initiatives to drive revenue and market expansion across the Americas, while ensuring operational alignment and effective resource allocation.

Machinery

Responsibilities

Define and drive a clear long-term strategy to expand revenue, market share, and competitive position in the Americas

Identify, evaluate, and prioritize growth opportunities through rigorous market, customer, and competitive analysis

Develop and execute business plans that support sustainable, profitable growth

Provide data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making and capital allocation

Lead detailed performance evaluations and gap analyses across sales, service, parts, automation, and related functions

Support the Heller post-merger integration on the Americas side, ensuring alignment of strategy, structure, and execution

Evaluate and recommend optimal sales, service, and operations structures to support growth and efficiency

Assess current and future needs of the Americas market and align organizational capabilities accordingly

Evaluate and define the types of machines manufactured at each plant to optimize capacity, cost, and responsiveness

Identify alternative factory utilization strategies, including stock machine modifications, turnkey solutions, and flexible production models

Lead or support commercialization strategies for new facilities and capabilities, including the spindle repair facility and future large-scale initiatives (e.g., additive manufacturing, Swiss-type machining)

Help develop and implement a hybrid (builder/direct) business model to support long-term growth objectives

Define formats, agreements, and structural approaches for key accounts and direct customers

Determine strategies to strengthen dealer management and channel performance

Support the development and expansion of the DN Defense/Federal business unit

Develop and execute strategies to ensure service excellence and a differentiated customer experience

Drive alignment of processes across DN Solutions Americas to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability

Promote continuous improvement initiatives and lead or support CI activities across functions

Act as a liaison to global headquarters for strategic projects and initiatives, providing data, insights, and regional needs

Work closely with sales, service, operations, parts, automation, marketing, and other departments to improve overall performance

Partner with leaders to assess team capabilities, identify needs, and support the development of strategies, structures, and talent

Serve as a strategic resource for marketing and other departments, bridging gaps between global direction and Americas market needs (e.g., approving marketing materials and supporting regional go-to-market strategies)

Qualification

Strategic PlanningMarket AnalysisCross-Functional LeadershipPost-Merger IntegrationBusiness DevelopmentData AnalysisCustomer ExperienceContinuous ImprovementTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree required

10+ years of experience in strategy, business development, operations, or general management within manufacturing, industrial equipment, or capital machinery environments

Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional strategic initiatives and complex, multi-site projects

Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable strategy

Proven ability to work effectively with global teams and senior leadership