Vice President Brand Strategy

The Vice President is responsible for promoting SUN and its strategic partners products and services globally. This position will report directly to the President and will have a dotted line working collaboratively with the Executive Vice President. This position will also work closely with Vice President of Technology and Business Development to grow the company's global footprint in product expansion and emerging markets. This person will consult with General Managers of territories outside the US and Canada on sales activities providing advice and support as needed to further sales in their territories. Responsibilities for balance of 2025 will ensure smooth integration of Kolbus business into SUN Automation Group.

Further, this position will manage the global OEM relationships for SUN products which will include managing the OEM Sales Manager.

In addition, this role will play a key role on the merger and acquisition team and help identify potential new acquisition potential targets within the corrugated market as well as exploring opportunities in the greater packaging sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures and oversees smooth transition of integrating the Kolbus/Hycorr business integration into SUN Automation Group.
• Identifies potential acquisition targets and presents opportunities to M&A team.
• Works with executive management and area sales managers to set international sales objectives.
• Develops business plan to meet objectives.
• Develops key performance indicators to measure progress against the plan.
• Identifies weaknesses in execution of the plan and implements corrective action as needed.
• Reports regularly to President and Senior Leadership team on activities.
• Identifies new product development opportunities.
• Supports international sales activities in Sun offices in the US as needed to close orders and facilitate production, payments, shipments, and customer service issues for international customers.
• Provides management and support to OEM Sales Manager.
• Travels as needed to meet objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree preferred with five years industry experience.
• 3 years' experience in outside sales to the corrugated box industry.
• Assertive personality able to work with all levels of customer personnel.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must be able to handle stress and have the flexibility to travel to different countries as needed.
• Basic familiarity with MS Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

BENEFIT SUMMARY

• Health and Wellness: Medical; Dental; Vision.
• Financial Future: 401k Plan with Company Match; Bonus Program (variable annual bonuses based on company performance); Employee Stock Ownership Plan (annual ESOP stock allocations after meeting eligibility criteria).
• Well-being and Support: Wellness Program; Education Assistance; Paid Time Off.
• Safety and Comfort: Safety Shoe and Prescription Safety Glasses Program; Seniority Recognition Program; Employee Assistance Program.