Lead go-to-market and customer engagement strategy for CADDi US. Collaborate with executives to design, execute, and iterate growth initiatives; analyze market trends and performance; drive cross-functional alignment across Sales, Product, and Customer Success; refine strategies and deliver high-impact projects while developing leadership and decision-making capabilities.
Following our recent $114M Series D funding round at a $1.2B valuation, we're scaling fast, and this hire will be critical to our US expansion, which requires seasoned professionals capable of navigating complex sales cycles within the manufacturing industry.
Join CADDi's US office as a high-impact leader from day one, taking ownership of initiatives that will shape the future of our US business. You'll drive strategically important projects decisively, working side by side with the executive team, including the CEO. The US office currently focuses on Sales (Marketing, BDR, Pre-Sales, and Field Sales) and Customer Success. This is a unique opportunity to make an immediate impact, shape our US growth strategy, and help scale CADDi's operations.
- Partner closely with executives to design, execute, and iterate on go-to-market and customer engagement strategies.
- Analyze market trends, customer needs, and business performance to identify opportunities, risks, and high-leverage actions.
- Lead cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment across Sales, Product, and Customer Success.
- Continuously evaluate and refine strategy to maximize organizational impact.
- Develop your leadership skills while contributing immediately as a key decision-maker and driver of growth.
Requirements
What You Must Have
- MBA required, with 3–5 years of prior professional business experience
- Authorized to work in the US (e.g., STEM OPT, US citizen, green card holder)
- Business-level fluency in both Japanese and English (reading, writing, speaking)
- Strong work ethic and comfort with ambiguity — you'll be expected to take ownership of undefined, fast-changing tasks in a startup environment
What Sets You Apart
- Startup experience
Benefits
At CADDi, we're committed to creating a work environment that fosters your well-being and professional development. Here are some of the benefits you'll enjoy as part of our team:
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Benefits — 100% company-paid health insurance, including medical (UnitedHealth), dental (Principal), and vision (VSP) (employee-only)
- Compensation — $100,000–$170,000 base salary plus bonus, based on experience, with room for growth.
- Retirement — 401(k) with a 4% company match starting day one.
- Time Off — 15 days PTO, 5 sick days, and 10 company holidays annually.
- Culture — Company lunches, team events, quarterly celebrations, and holiday gatherings.
- Learning & Development — Support for professional memberships, industry conferences, and ongoing learning.
- Additional Perks — Commuter/parking benefits and referral bonuses.
CADDi is a diverse, inclusive workplace, committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.
Ready to help shape the future of US manufacturing? Apply today — let's talk.
CADDi Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
223 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, United States, 60606
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