General Manager - Process Gas

About the role

Aerzen USA Corp. is seeking a strategic and technically proficient General Manager for the Aerzen USA Process Gas Division. This leadership role is responsible for the overall P&L, strategic direction, and operational execution of the Process Gas business unit in the United States.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a multi-year growth strategy for the Process Gas Division, focusing on expanding capabilities and emerging markets.
• P&L Management: Full accountability for the division’s financial performance, including revenue growth, margin management, and budget optimization.
• Techical Sales & Market Development: Drive the sales & service organization to secure high-value contracts. Foster relationships with major EPCs, end-user, and process licensors.
• Operations & Project Oversight: Ensure the successful execution of complex packaging projects from design through commissioning.
• Collaborative Innovation: Interface with the Global Process Gas team in Aerzen, Germany, to align product development with North American market requirements, and global strategic initiatives.
• Team Development: Mentor and lead a high-performing team of technical sales managers, operations teams, and service personnel, fostering a culture of technical excellence and accountability.

Education

A Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/chemical engineering, or similar, is required. An MBA or equivalent advanced business management degree is highly preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive leadership experience in the rotating machinery or process equipment industry.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading technical sales team in the rotating machinery or process equipment/ industry.

Skills

• Proficient in mathematical calculations, including discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, as well as geometric measurements such as area, circumference, and volume.
• Demonstrates strong motivational skills and a high sense of urgency to consistently exceed customer expectations and meet deadlines.
• Results-driven team leader with a proactive approach to performance management and team development.
• Exhibits a strong sense of ownership and accountability, ensuring responsibilities are executed with excellence and integrity.

Other

• Must have the ability to travel for business 30-40% of the time as needed.

Benefits

• A competitive salary;
• Generous health benefits (to include 96% company-paid benefit plans) with company HSA contribution;
• A 401(k) with company match;
• A tuition reimbursement program;
• A profit share bonus package;
• The opportunity to work with a dynamic group of professionals.