Vice President of Sales

Job title: Vice President, SalesLocation: Michigan, USAAbout the Client and RoleOur client is seeking an accomplished Vice President of sales, to lead the commercial strategy and drive growth globally.This is a pivotal executive leadership role offering the opportunity to shape regional market strategy, strengthen customer engagement, and deliver sustainable, profitable growth across a diverse portfolio of brands. The position is based in Michigan with regular engagement with global headquarters and regional leadership teams.ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic leadership for sales operations across multiple Global markets, aligning regional goals with global business objectives.Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team of Sales Directors and Managers.Drive commercial excellence through data-driven decision-making, optimized channel strategies, and best-in-class retail execution.Partner closely with Marketing, Finance, and Product teams to deliver revenue growth and superior customer experience.Lead transformation initiatives focused on digitalization, mobility, and sustainability.Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration across diverse geographies and teams.Represent the region within the global executive leadership team, ensuring alignment, transparency, and operational integrity.Skills and QualificationsProven executive experience leading sales operations in a multinational environment, ideally within automotive, industrial, or technology sectors.Strong commercial acumen with a record of driving top-line growth and margin improvement.Deep understanding of retail network development, channel management, and evolving mobility trends.Fluent in English.Inspirational leader with exceptional cross-cultural communication and stakeholder management skills.Strategic, analytical, and results-driven, with high integrity and executive presence.About CLMAt CLM, we specialise in executive search across manufacturing, energy, and technology. With decades of international experience building leadership teams, we’re committed to delivering a search experience that puts people first – for both our candidates and our clients.Unfortunately, due to the high level of applications, we are not physically able to get back to every candidate who applies. Please follow our CLM page on LinkedIn for regular job updates, and we hope to support you with your next venture.