North America Industrials & Manufacturing Industry Leader, Chemicals Specialty

Aon is seeking an influential industry executive to lead our North America Industrials & Manufacturing practice and serve as the trusted advisor, growth catalyst, and market-facing leader. In addition, experience in the Chemical sector including specialty chemicals, polymers, industrial chemicals and petrochemicals would be accretive to the role.

In this highly visible role, you will define and implement the vision for the North America Industrials & Manufacturing Industry Vertical. You will partner with market leaders and cross-functional teams to provide innovative ways that help clients navigate risk. Using your industry expertise, relationships, and commercial savvy, you will accelerate revenue growth, strengthen client engagement, and elevate Aon's presence across the industrial and manufacturing sectors.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a strategic, client‑centric executive who combines industry credibility with a consistent track record of business development, market leadership, and team building.

Preferred location: Midwest-based, with consideration for exceptional candidates located on the East Coast or in the Southeast.

• Drive incremental sales growth for the Industrial Manufacturing Industry.
• Lead and drive accountability for sales activity.
• Develop, plan, and implement industry-specific sales strategies with market sales leaders.
• Work with other leaders within Aon to collaborate on cross-practice sales.
• Represent the practice in strategic business initiatives and innovative solutions.

Expand current client relationships and new client opportunities by:

• Participating in RFP’s and deal coaching.
• Meeting with Aon teams at a Market and/or Regional level to discuss industry specific topics.
• Meeting with current clients and bring industry insights to meet their needs.
• Making meaningful contributions to a high‑profile initiative which has significantly built or impacted the business.

• Host industry events for clients and prospects.
• Host periodic industry calls for clients and prospects and Aon colleagues.
• Is viewed in local market and/or internally as a known “brand” – is sought out by clients, prospects and colleagues for advice.
• Develop innovative new solutions for clients that result in revenue growth with viable margins.
• Provide practice and/or thought leadership at a national level.
• Find opportunities for your team for development and to improve client experiences.
• Author white papers and other industry collateral.

• Recruit, retain and engage a skilled and committed team.
• Develop a culture of collaboration and inclusion.

• Deep expertise and established relationships within the industrials & manufacturing industry, and insurance markets.
• Preferred experience within the chemicals sector.
• Proven success leading revenue growth, business development, and large‑scale client engagements.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence C‑suite partners internally and externally.
• Proven experience building and leading high‑performing teams composed of individuals with different perspectives.
• Recognized thought leadership and a passion for developing innovative solutions that tackle sophisticated client challenges.
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required; an advanced degree and/or significant industry leadership experience is preferred.

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.