Strategic Growth Leader - Industrial & Commercial

nVent • Anoka, MN

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. The Strategic Growth Leader is responsible for defining and executing the growth strategy for focus applications within Industrial & Commercial, serving as the central point of alignment between Product Management, Marketing, Sales, and leadership. Acting as the voice of the market, this role translates customer insights, industry trends, and competitive intelligence into growth priorities that shape product development, guide marketing investments, and drive go-to-market strategies. Through cross-functional leadership and influence, the Strategic Growth Leader ensures organizational resources are focused on the highest-value opportunities to accelerate revenue growth, strengthen market position, and deliver long-term business success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred in marketing, engineering or business focus subject area.
• Ideally 10+ years outside sales/business development/marketing/ program management experience in electrical distribution in the construction industry.
• Subject matter expertise in the commercial and industrial space.
• Able to navigate matrix organizations and influence decision makers.
• Experience coaching, mentoring and leading cross-functional direct and indirect teams.
• Hands-on, high-energy approach in engaging with different teams to implement a strategic plan with project management, timeline-oriented mindset.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations and proposals in a clear and compelling manner.

Responsibilities

• Develop Vertical Strategy & Go-to-Market Plans
• Serve as the strategic leader and subject matter authority for the assigned vertical market.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies informed by customer insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence.
• Identify and prioritize growth opportunities that expand revenue, market share, and customer engagement.
• Partner with Product Management to influence product roadmaps, innovation priorities, and portfolio strategy.
• Provide market-based recommendations that guide commercial, operational, and investment decisions.
• Drive Organizational Alignment & Execution
• Align Product Management, Marketing, Sales, and business leadership around vertical growth priorities and objectives.
• Enable sales teams with market insights, application expertise, and strategic guidance to accelerate growth.
• Partner with Marketing to develop value propositions, demand generation programs, and product launch strategies.
• Serve as the voice of the market by communicating customer feedback, competitive dynamics, and emerging trends.
• Build strategic customer and industry relationships to strengthen market position and uncover new growth opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior