At Fusion Recruiters, we partner with incredible organizations that are doing meaningful work — and this opportunity is no exception. We’re excited to support a company recognized for its long-standing leadership in materials science and a people-first culture in their search for a strategic and visionary Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing to join their onsite executive team in Cudahy, WI.
As the Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing, you’ll play a key role in driving global revenue growth, expanding market reach, and strengthening brand positioning. You’ll report to the executive leadership team and will have the opportunity to shape global go-to-market strategy, influence product positioning, and lead a high-performing sales and marketing organization.
This is a chance to bring your expertise to a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, where your leadership will truly make a difference across global markets.
What You’ll Do
- Define and communicate a clear, compelling global sales and marketing vision and strategy to both internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Lead international and domestic sales teams, including direct sales, channel partners, and distributors.
- Establish and manage KPIs to optimize sales effectiveness and performance.
- Foster and maintain strong relationships with key customers and strategic accounts.
- Partner with Application Engineering to align product capabilities with customer needs, ensuring technical accuracy in proposals and marketing materials.
- Drive and grow the Knowledge for Business Exchange (KBE) program, leveraging engineering to support sales enablement and customer education.
- Oversee all marketing functions: brand development, product marketing, digital strategy, trade shows, and campaigns.
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to guide product positioning, pricing, and market entry.
- Collaborate with executive leadership on corporate strategy, growth initiatives, and potential M&A.
- Identify and penetrate new markets, customer segments, and geographic regions.
- Lead go-to-market strategies for product launches and global expansion.
- Recruit, mentor, and develop top talent across sales and marketing.
- Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement, working cross-functionally with operations, finance, and product development.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (MBA preferred).
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in sales and marketing, ideally within the manufacturing or industrial sector.
- Proven track record of driving revenue growth and market share expansion.
- Strong executive presence and leadership ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
- Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and communication skills.
- High emotional intelligence, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to navigate complex conversations.
- Experience with CRM systems, digital marketing platforms, and data-driven decision-making.
- A collaborative, team-oriented leadership style.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Our client offers a supportive, forward-thinking environment where people are empowered to do their best work. They invest in continuous learning, value every voice, and celebrate both individual and collective success.
Highlights include:
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- A people-first culture: they emphasize diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement; every voice is valued.
- Robust benefits package — including medical, dental, vision, bonus plans, paid holidays, and flexible or hybrid scheduling.
- 401(k) with company match
- Strong commitment to social responsibility: Lucas Milhaupt maintains environmental sustainability (ISO 14001) and ethical business practices.
Take the Next Step
If this sounds like the kind of opportunity that excites you, we’d love to connect. Apply through Fusion Recruiters today to start a conversation about how your background and goals align with this role.