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Listgrove Ltd lists this Vice President opportunity in charlotte, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT & HR EXPERTS ACROSS THE PLASTICS, PACKAGING, SPECIALITY CHEMICALS, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOPOLYMER, FOOD ADDITIVES & INGREDIENTS, ENERGY AND RECYCLING SECTORS SINCE 1975.
Vice President, North America
Ideal location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Chemical experience for aerosols, refinish, industrial coatings or adhesives. Retail experience desirable.
Job ref: CST /64977
Salary: Commensurate with experience
The Company:
Our client is a well‑established international group with an ambitious growth strategy and a strong reputation for innovation, quality and customer focus. Operating across multiple global markets, the group partners with leading manufacturers and industrial customers, delivering specialist products and solutions through a portfolio of complementary businesses.
As part of its continued expansion, the company is seeking an experienced Vice President to lead its North American operations. This is a unique opportunity to shape the regional strategy, build high‑performing teams and drive significant commercial growth across an established and growing business.
The Role:
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President (North America) will have full responsibility for the region's commercial performance and strategic direction. With full P&L accountability, you will lead the development and execution of the North American growth strategy while strengthening relationships with key customers, partners and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing and delivering the regional business strategy in line with global objectives.
Driving sustainable revenue growth through new business development, strategic account expansion and cross‑selling opportunities across the wider group.
Leading the North American business with full ownership of financial performance, including revenue, profitability, budgeting and forecasting.
Building, developing and inspiring a high‑performing leadership team across sales, operations and customer success.
Creating a collaborative, performance‑driven culture that reflects the company's values and long‑term vision.
Identifying new market opportunities, competitive trends and strategic partnerships to accelerate regional growth.
Leading complex commercial negotiations with major customers and partners.
Representing the business at industry events, conferences and executive‑level customer meetings throughout North America.
Working closely with global leadership and cross‑functional teams to ensure operational excellence, scalable processes and successful execution of strategic initiatives.
The position is based in North America, with Charlotte, North Carolina being the preferred location, and requires up to 50% regional and international travel.
Person Profile:
To succeed in this role, you will be an accomplished commercial leader with a proven track record of delivering profitable growth across North America.
You will possess:
Significant senior leadership experience with full P&L responsibility.
Extensive experience in relevant segments, which are aerosols, refinish, industrial coatings or adhesives. Retail experience is a distinct advantage.
A demonstrable record of developing and executing successful commercial growth strategies.
Strong business development expertise, including winning major accounts and leading complex negotiations.
Experience building, leading and developing high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary teams.
Exceptional leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at Board and Executive level.
A strategic mindset combined with a hands‑on approach to execution and operational excellence.
Experience working within an international organisation and collaborating across global leadership teams.
The ability to identify market opportunities, build strategic partnerships and position the business for sustained long‑term growth.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious executive who enjoys building businesses, leading transformational growth and making a lasting impact within an international organisation.
Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly
Why select Listgrove?
Five Decades of Market Intelligence
Unrivalled Industry Networks
Recognised International brand
HR Qualified Professionals
Listgrove Limited Registered in England No:
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Worksite address
charlotte, NC, 28245, US
Who can apply
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