Subsidiary President/General Manager, Turf Design Job (Chicago) Job at Armstrong

Subsidiary President/General Manager, Turf Design Job

Primary location: Chicago, Illinois
Relocation offered: Yes
Employment status: Full-Time
Travel: 11%-25%
Noncompete: Yes
Base salary: $215,000$280,000 per year, plus annual incentive bonus and equity. Individual pay is based on location, skills and experience.

What it means to work at Turf Design, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries: a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player. Youll collaborate across the company, grow your career, and enjoy a competitive remuneration package and benefits: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401(k) match, longterm disability coverage, vacation and sick time, product discounts, and more. We offer personal development, a casual work environment, a fitness center, a lunchtime caf, and a culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork.

Reporting to the Vice President, Architectural Specialties (AS), the Subsidiary President/General Manager of Turf is responsible for driving $80M+ revenue, margin expansion, shaping strategy, and inspiring a highperformance culture across the Turf Business. The role influences product development to operations and positions our brand as an industry leader.

Whats in It for You

• Lead and drive significant revenue growth while shaping overall business strategy and operations, contributing to EBITDA growth and margin expansion.
• Lead a diverse team across Product Development, Sales, Operations, and Marketing.
• Work closely with senior leaders to accelerate results.
• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and mentor a highperforming leadership team, contributing to talent development and organizational success.

What Youll Do

• Formulate business objectives and strategies across Product Development, Sales, Operations, Marketing, Finance, and HR.
• Oversee financial performance and ensure delivery of operating plans for growth and margin expansion.
• Monitor market trends, identify growth opportunities, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive accountability and change management across the organization.
• Develop annual strategic plans and financial forecasts in partnership with Finance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and foster strong business ethics.
• Serve as the external face of the organization with key stakeholders.
• Coach and develop direct reports to reach their full potential.

What Will Make You Successful

• Demonstrated track record as a change agent with expertise to lead, motivate, direct, and deliver results in startup and transformational environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to perform duties requiring decisionmaking and movement between office and plant environments.
• Strong leadership abilities with a track record of building crossfunctional teams and nurturing key talent.
• Focus on achieving business goals through proactive initiative and collaboration across organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing or a Technical Discipline.
• Experience in Marketing Management and/or Sales.
• Strong business acumen and track record of driving operational and financial performance.
• Demonstrated senior leadership experience with P&L responsibility and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to lead organizational change and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

What Makes You Stand Out

• 15+ years of management experience, ideally in a $100M+ revenue operation.
• MBA.
• Background in an R&D or manufacturing environment.
• Proven success in driving revenue growth and margin expansion.
• Experience leading diverse teams across multiple functions.
• Track record of implementing strategic initiatives and achieving business objectives.
• Ability to build strong external relationships with customers, vendors, and partners.
• Innovation in adopting industryleading tools and improvement systems.
• Previous experience in both professional office and manufacturing environments.

Why Join Turf Design, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) is an Americas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications. With $1.4billion in revenue in 2024, AWI has approximately 3,800 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities, plus seven dedicated to its WAVE joint venture.

Our Sustainability Ambition: Bringing our Purpose to Life lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow. We are committed to engaging a diverse, purposedriven workforce, transforming buildings, pursuing sustainable solutions, catalyzing change, and making a positive difference.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purposedriven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.

For assistance or accommodation due to a disability, contact: AWI talent acquisition (email) with the nature of your request and contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated casebycase. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!