Vice President- Sales & Operations, US

Rehlko•Glendale, WI

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life. Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands. Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter. At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future! At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. The Vice President-Sales and Operations, US is accountable for the end-to-end performance, growth and leadership of Clarke Energy’s US business. The role will lead the transformation and scale-up of the business, building on Clarke’s core strengths in engineered power solutions and exceptional aftermarket support, while establishing Data Centers as a core strategic growth pillar in the US market. As the senior figurehead for Clarke Energy in the US, the role carries full P&L accountability and responsibility for strategy execution, organizational capability, culture, governance, and customer outcomes.

Requirements

Proven executive-level leadership experience within complex, engineering-led or solutions-based businesses.
Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience scaling businesses materially over time.
Deep understanding of engineered solutions, power systems, infrastructure or adjacent industrial sectors.
Credibility and gravitas to operate at Board, customer and partner executive levels.
Demonstrated experience leading transformational change in fast-growing or evolving markets.
Strong influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management capability.
High resilience, judgement and ability to remain effective under pressure.
Excellent written, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or a related field.
10 years of experience with 5 years of senior leadership experience with full P&L accountability.
Broad engineering or technical background (e.g. heavy industry, power, manufacturing, mechanical/electrical systems).
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across sales, projects and service.
Track record of driving growth through both new business and aftermarket/service models.
Strong operational and governance discipline in regulated or safety-critical environments.

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent advanced business qualification.

Responsibilities

Define, own and deliver a clear multi-year US strategy aligned to Clarke Energy and Group objectives.
Lead the transformation and scale-up of the US business, balancing growth, margin, risk and operational resilience.
Develop and execute a Data Centre growth strategy that is tightly integrated with Clarke’s core solutions and aftermarket model, rather than operating as a standalone sales channel.
Identify and convert new market opportunities across data centers, energy transition, grid resilience, peaking power and critical infrastructure.
Drive innovation in commercial models, delivery approaches and customer propositions to differentiate Clarke in the US market.
Act as the senior commercial leader and external face of Clarke Energy in the US.
Build and sustain senior-level customer and partner relationships across key accounts, developers, utilities, and technology partners.
Strengthen Clarke’s brand positioning as a specialist, solutions-led business delivering quality engineering, reliable delivery and best-in-class aftermarket support.
Maintain deep awareness of competitive dynamics, customer needs and industry trends, particularly within the data center ecosystem.
Hold full accountability for US P&L performance, including revenue growth, margin delivery, cost control and capital discipline.
Ensure operational excellence across sales, projects and service, with a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery certainty and customer experience.
Monitor performance through clear metrics and governance, intervening decisively where required.
Build, lead and develop a high-performing US leadership team capable of delivering sustained growth and complexity at scale.
Create a strong performance culture aligned to Clarke’s values, with clear accountability, succession planning and leadership depth.
Lead organizational evolution to ensure the structure, capability and capacity are fit for a significantly larger and more complex business.
Mentor and develop senior leaders, creating a sustainable pipeline of future leadership talent.
Ensure the highest standards of corporate governance, health & safety, employment law compliance and ethical leadership.
Work closely with Board colleagues, Group functions and international counterparts to align strategy, share best practice and leverage scale.
Represent US interests clearly and constructively within Group forums, ensuring local market complexity is fully understood.