Regional Director - North America Solar

Company: Valmont Industries, Inc.
Location: Aurora
Posted on: January 17, 2023

Job Description:

14200 E 35th Place Aurora Colorado 80011Why ValmontWere Here to Move the World Forward.Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce . Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.A Brief Summary of This Position:The Regional Director is responsible for the successful management and overall direction and control of all activities within commercial operations of the company for the assigned region. This includes revenue and profitability growth plans. The Regional Director ensures the effective forward planning of commercial activities and works closely with Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain to ensure timely delivery of products. Must be aware of, understand and adjust to market drivers on the business in his/her specific geographical region.Essential Functions:

• Develop a strategic plan to advance the company's mission and objectives and to promote revenue, profitability, and growth as an organization
• Oversee regional operations to ensure production efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources
• Plan, develop, and implement strategies for generating resources and/or revenues for the company
• Approve company operational procedures, policies, and standards
• Review activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revise objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions
• Evaluate performance of executives for compliance with established policies and objectives of the company and contributions in attaining objectives
• Promote the company through written articles and personal appearances
• Represent the company at legislative sessions, committee meetings, and at formal functions
• Promote the company to local, regional, national, and international constituencies
• Present company report at Stakeholder and Director-level meetings.
• Direct company planning and policy-making committees.
• This position reports into the Vice President of Global Renewables and has 9 direct reports
• This role requires up to (30%) travel (internationally/domestically), including overnight staysRequired Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
  • A Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering or a related field + 10 years of prior leadership experience
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English to clearly and concisely present to management
  • Experience in strategic planning and execution
  • Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management
  • Experience in formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
  • Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources as well as analyze and interpret financial data
  • Knowledge of public relations principles and practices
  • Knowledge of communication and public relation techniques
  • Ability to identify and secure revenue sources
  • Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
  • Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects
  • Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional resultsHighly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:
    • Masters degree in Business, Engineering or a related field
    • Professional experience in a General Manager, Operations Manager or Marketing/Sales Director
    • Experience with a manufacturing company
    • Experience within the solar or renewables industryValmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Well-being benefit package to ensure their individual and familys overall wellness needs are met.Benefits include*:
      • Medical, dental and vision insurance
      • Paid time off
      • Employer paid life insurance
      • Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
      • Retirement plans
      • Dependent care
      • Employee assistance programs
      • Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, mortgage services, home & auto insurance, health coaching and more.*Due to the nature of Valmonts Global Business and Union contracts, not all benefits are the same.Working Environment and Physical Efforts:Work is typically performed in an office setting. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. 30% travel requirements for this position. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer. The employee is occasionally required to move about the office. Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Minimum base salary is $164,477 and max is $256,996.Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology.Valmont serves two primary markets agriculture and infrastructure and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 22 different countries.Thats what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world.
        • Thats the value we add.

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