Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Managing Director is responsible for all activities related to conceptualizing and implementing the Hispanic America commercial as well as deploying regional strategy. Acts as an internal consultant to Senior Management related to the administration of the Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. (MEAU) branches in Mexico. This role is a major contributor to MEAU’s overall growth and profitability in Hispanic America.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree, advanced degree preferred, in Administration, Management or related field.
• 10 to 15 years’ experience in a regulatory or compliance function, particularly involving cleared derivatives.
• Technical knowledge of industrial automation products & solutions
• Broad functional experience may include areas of strategic planning, sales and marketing, business and market development, market research, and marketing communications.
• Strong leadership skills. Ability to lead people and achieve results through others.
• Previous business relationships and knowledge of the Japanese Culture as it pertains to business conduct, and communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective relationships within a global setting.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Solid judgment and decision-making skills
• Computer proficiency – knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Experience in Machine Control products preferred.
• Experience in field service a plus.
• Demonstrated abilities in leading a group of individuals in achieving stated objectives, preferably in a Sales, Engineering and Administration function.
• Experience in leading strategic initiatives in a consensus-driven context.
• An understanding of complex and sophisticated market issues
• Ability to apply a commonsense approach in a rule-driven environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (English and Spanish)
• Strong networking and relationship building skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment that prizes collaboration.

BENEFICIAL EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
• International travel experience
• Previous experience executing M&A
• Knowledge of the Japanese Culture as it pertains to business conduct, and communication.
• Previous business relationships in dealing with the Japanese culture.

• Perform interviews, hiring, and training of employees; planning, assigning, and directing work: appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Adhere to supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsible for directing the activities and management staff in Mexico.
• In conjunction with the Matrix Management Team, conducting performance evaluations for direct reports employees