Bluewater Thermal Solutions Seeking Vice President of Sales
Job Title: Vice President of Sales
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Location: Remote-based, with enterprise-wide responsibility for revenue performance across all BWTS operations, including the Houston, TX facility and six (6) additional industrial facilities in PA, MI, IN, and IL.
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Role Overview
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The Vice President of Sales is the senior commercial executive accountable for revenue growth, margin discipline, and forecast accuracy across BWTS. This role owns the end-to-end sales function—strategy, execution, pipeline management, and talent development—ensuring the business delivers consistent, predictable performance aligned with private equity growth objectives.
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The VP of Sales partners closely with the CEO, executive leadership, and operations to translate market opportunity into executable sales plans, scalable processes, and measurable results. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring direct involvement in strategic accounts and critical deals while building a disciplined, repeatable sales engine.
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Core Responsibilities
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Revenue & Growth Accountability
- Own company-wide revenue performance, including new business, existing account growth, pricing discipline, and margin protection.
- Develop and execute annual and multi-year sales plans aligned with EBITDA targets and investment thesis.
- Drive consistent pipeline generation and conversion to ensure forecast accuracy and revenue predictability.
- Identify and pursue strategic growth opportunities, including new markets, customer segments, and service expansion.
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Sales Strategy & Execution
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- Establish clear sales strategy by facility, market, and customer segment, aligned with operational capacity and capital priorities.
- Lead and close complex, high-value opportunities and serve as executive sponsor for key accounts.
- Ensure pricing, quoting, and commercial terms align with profitability targets and operational constraints.
- Monitor competitive dynamics and market trends to proactively adjust strategy.
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Process, Forecasting & Controls
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- Own CRM discipline, pipeline governance, and standardized sales reporting across the organization.
- Deliver accurate forecasts with clear upside/downside risk visibility.
- Implement and enforce consistent sales processes to support scalability and diligence-readiness.
- Partner with finance to support budgeting, variance analysis, and performance tracking.
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Leadership & Organizational Development
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- Build, lead, and hold accountable a performance-driven sales organization.
- Set clear KPIs, expectations, and compensation alignment tied to revenue, margin, and cash outcomes.
- Coach and develop sales talent while identifying gaps and succession needs.
- With the Executive Team, work to drive cross-functional alignment between sales, operations, quality, and technical teams to ensure execution.
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Executive & Board Engagement
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- Serve as the primary commercial voice in executive leadership discussions.
- Present clear, data-driven updates on revenue performance, pipeline health, and market conditions.
- Support private equity stakeholders with transparency, rigor, and credibility in reporting and planning.
- Represent BWTS with customers, partners, and industry stakeholders at the executive level.
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Qualifications & Experience
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- Proven success leading sales growth in industrial manufacturing or technical services environments.
- Demonstrated ability to build predictable revenue engines in multi-site or multi-region businesses.
- Strong track record closing complex, long-cycle, high-value deals.
- Experience operating in PE-backed or similarly performance-driven environments strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
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Leadership Profile
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- Metrics-driven, accountable, and execution-focused
- Strategic thinker with a bias toward action and results
- Credible executive presence with customers and investors
- Comfortable operating with urgency, transparency, and financial rigor
- Collaborative leader who aligns commercial ambition with operational reality
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Travel Requirements
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- Approximately 50% travel to support customers, facilities, and business development initiatives.
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Work Environment
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- Regular exposure to industrial plant environments.
- Frequent travel and extended periods of driving or onsite engagement.
- Expected to model professionalism, discipline, and compliance with company policies and safety standards.
To Apply Please Contact: Patrick McKenna, [email protected]
