Business Unit Director

Behind every successful product is a team united by purpose.

About Bender

For over 80 years, Bender has been a market leader in providing electrical safety equipment to industries worldwide. Our wide portfolio of cutting-edge products ensures that people, equipment, and facilities worldwide are protected with the latest in electrical safety technology. Our worldwide network of over 70 offices, representatives, and partners offers comprehensive product, application, and technical support.

Bender's core competence is electrical safety. With expertise in virtually every industry, Bender provides both the products and knowledge to meet the demands for customer-specific solutions. Always on the cutting edge, our portfolio of electrical safety solutions focuses on a wide range of industries, from mainstay industries such as hospitals, mining, and manufacturing to newly developed industries such as solar, wind, and electric vehicles.

Our ongoing research and development in virtually all industries ensures that no matter the application, you can count on Bender to be your partner in electrical safety.

Benefits

At Bender Inc., we take care of our people. We know that great benefits make a difference, so we cover 100% of Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance premiums for eligible employees and their families. We also offer:

• Medical Coverage:
  Choose between a fully covered HDHP with H.S.A or a Buy-Up Plan, both paired with an HRA.
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance (with optional upgrades)
• 401(k) Plan with 3% Safe Harbor Contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous PTO, Vacation and 12 paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity/Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
  * potential hybrid for local candidates only*

Main Duties and Responsibilities: The Business Unit Director provides overall leadership, strategy, and performance management for the healthcare business unit. This role is responsible for driving revenue growth, optimizing operations, and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction, all while aligning with the company’s strategic goals.

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute the business unit’s strategic plan in alignment with company objectives, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability.
• Identify and capitalize on growth opportunities, market trends, and competitive insights to drive business success.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and track key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring the achievement of strategic goals.
• Oversee and optimize sub-functions within the business unit to maximize organizational impact.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness while maintaining a competitive market position.
• Partner with the VP of Sales to design and execute high-impact strategic initiatives that drive revenue and market expansion.

Financial and Operational Management:

• Oversee P&L for the business unit, ensuring financial targets are consistently met or exceeded.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts, optimizing resource allocation for maximum efficiency.
• Implement cost control measures and operational improvements to maximize profitability and long-term sustainability.
• Conduct competitive analysis to evaluate market competition by comparing the company’s product offerings to those of competitors.

Sales and Business Development:

• Drive revenue growth by identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities.
• Develop and lead sales and marketing strategies to expand market share and customer base.
• Works closely with the sales team to develop product sales strategies that enhance market share and drive business growth.

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