Lead HTSA as its strategic, visionary executive partner to the Board. Define long-term strategy, external partnerships, brand positioning, vendor/member relationships, and industry-facing programs while working with staff to translate strategy into execution and maintain fiscal and cultural health.
The Managing Director is the Visionary leader of HTSA. This role partners with the Board of Directors to define and evolve HTSA’s long-term strategy, brand positioning, and industry
impact. The Managing Director focuses on big-picture direction, strategic partnerships, high-level member and vendor relationships, and ensuring HTSA leads the industry in technology, education, and business best practices.
The Managing Director does not manage day-to-day operations; instead, they work closely with the HTSA Staff to translate strategy into execution, maintain cultural health, and ensure accountability for results.
Your Location:
- US Based (Sponsorship Not Available)
- Role is Fully Remote
- Corporate Business Address: Chicago, IL
Your Schedule:
- Full-Time (Leadership Level Requirement)
Your Language Skills:
- English (Highly Proficient Written & Verbal)
Reports To:
- Board of Directors
Direct Reports:
- 5ea (Ops, Finance, Learning, New Initiatives, Technical)
Your Contribution to HTSA:
- Organizational Stewardship
- Vision & Strategy
- Internal Team Management & Leadership
- Fiscal Accountability & Health
- Board Relations & Governance
- Brand, Industry Influence & External Relationships
- Vendor program development and negotiation
- Member/Vendor Leadership & Satisfaction
- Innovation, Conferences & Education
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- +7yrs Integration Industry Experience (Mfg, Integrator, Retailer, Services)
- +5yrs Team Leadership (Including Hiring/Firing)
- Financial Accumen (P&L, Balance Sheet, etc)
- Working with a Board of Directors
- Excellent English (Written & Verbal)
- Regular travel necessary for conferences, vendor, and dealer visits
HTSA's Contribution to You:
Salary:
- $200k-$250k/yr
Benefits:
- 401k w/ 6% Match
- Health Insurance: 90% covered for you!
- Dental Insurance: 100% covered for you!
- Internet & Cell Reimbursement
PTO & Holidays:
- PTO: 15 days
- 7 Paid holidays
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