Vice President of Commercial Operations

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Commercial Operations to play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth, commercial discipline, and operational excellence across its decentralized network of industrial distribution brands. The successful candidate will be responsible for connecting the corporate commercial strategy with front-line selling organizations, ensuring the execution of this strategy without compromising the entrepreneurial culture of the individual brands. This leadership position demands a hands-on approach, with a focus on building relationships, earning trust, and demonstrating commercial credibility in the field. The VP will also be tasked with owning the commercial operating system, including Salesforce, and working closely with various teams to support pricing, cross-selling, and strategic account programs. Applicants must have a minimum of 15 years' of commercial leadership and direct sales experience, with a proven track record in a VP or Director-level role. Deep proficiency in Salesforce and a background in industrial distribution, manufacturing, or services are essential. The role requires a leader with strong financial acumen, the ability to influence without direct authority, and experience in presenting to executive leadership. A strategic mindset, the ability to build and scale commercial operations, and a clear understanding of industrial selling dynamics are also key qualifications. The ideal candidate will have a background in industrial end markets and experience with eCommerce in a B2B context. An MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred.