Next Step Recruitment · 3 months ago
Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $200K/yr
15+ years expNext Step Recruitment is searching for a sales and marketing leader for a privately held industrial business poised for growth. The EVP will lead revenue growth, engage directly with customers, and oversee the sales and marketing strategies to support the company's expansion efforts.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Grow Revenue: Lead the company through its next scale-up phase, establishing and executing a commercial strategy that supports sustained double-digit growth
Be With Customers: Spend roughly 75% of your time directly with OEMs, distributors, and partners — building trust, developing opportunities, negotiating contracts, and representing the company at trade shows and industry events
Negotiate & Close: Take ownership of high-value negotiations on contracts, pricing, and warranties, ensuring profitability and discipline
Own the Sales Process: Audit and improve existing systems for forecasting, proposal tracking, customer feedback, and follow-up, creating a culture of accountability
Lead & Mentor: Manage and develop the VP of Sales, instilling rigor and commercial acumen while coordinating with marketing and product teams
Expand Markets: Pursue new applications and international opportunities, balancing direct engagement with representative networks
Oversee Marketing: Ensure consistent and professional presence across social media, PR, digital platforms, and the company’s upgraded website, aligning brand and growth goals
Executive Voice: Provide clear commercial insight to the CEO and leadership team, contributing to board-level strategy and planning
Qualification
Required
15+ years of progressive experience in senior B2B sales and marketing roles
Background in complex sales to OEMs or industrial manufacturers
Proven record of negotiating major customer contracts and driving profitable growth
Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities with experience developing accountable teams
Ability to expand internationally through reps and direct engagement
Entrepreneurial, ownership-oriented mindset — thrives in a nimble, smaller-company environment where follow-through matters
Bachelor's degree in a technical field required
Preferred
MBA preferred
Company
Next Step Recruitment
At Next Step Recruitment, we're passionate about fueling our clients' growth and success.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase