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Job Description:

ITW (Illinois Tool Works) is a Fortune 300 global manufacturer with approximately 44,000 employees across 51 countries. For over 100 years, we’ve delivered innovative, customer-focused solutions in industries ranging from automotive and aerospace to construction and electronics.

Our success is driven by our differentiated business model comprised of our unique core capabilities: our 80/20 approach, customer-back innovation, and our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture. These capabilities are unmistakably ITW—and key to our longevity and strong performance. Our products and solutions are at work all over the world, and we are never, whether we know it or not, more than a few steps from an innovative ITW solution.
ITW Commercial Construction North America (CCNA), a division of ITW, includes trusted brands like Buildex® (Teks®, Sammys®), Red Head (TruBolt®, Tapcon®), Ramset (Trakfast®), and PNA®, serving professional contractors since 1910. We design and manufacture innovative fastening, and concrete flatwork solutions for concrete, drywall, metal buildings, fire protection, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC applications.

We’re committed to operational excellence, responsive service, and continuous product innovation—always focused on meeting the evolving needs of the commercial construction industry.

We are currently looking for an Innovation and Growth Manager to join our team! This individual will be based in Glenview, IL and will be responsible for leading a team of marketing professionals and acting as the strategic bridge between VOC insights, market trends, and innovation strategy to unlock full Customer-Back Innovation (CBI) yield potential within CCNA’s Anchors business.

Primary Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership and Execution of CBI Process

• Lead and promote a culture of innovation and drive ITW’s Customer-Back Innovation (CBI) Framework to gain and/or retain value-added differentiation in key markets
• Define and implement clear governance and measurement of full CBI process
• Drive Voice of Customer (VOC) process for clear understanding of customer pain points through primary research techniques
• Identify and prioritize new applications for current CCNA products through discovery with contractors, builders, distributors, and OEM partners
• Leverage the ITW CBI Framework to drive and govern the division’s strategic pipeline and ensure critical alignment with the division’s growth strategies
• Deliver on Customer-Back Innovation revenue targets
• Surface and define Targeted Selling (L1) and  Core Market Expansion (L2) action plans
• In collaboration with Engineering, deliver high-impact opportunity list that increases the quality and capacity of CBI projects, feeding into a high-impact pipeline

Achieve Growth

• Develop strategic innovation roadmaps by extracting customer needs and utilizing a disciplined Stage Gate process to drive results
• Accelerate profitable growth by maximizing penetration and value from existing products and customer relationships through disciplined execution
• Drive sustainable growth by expanding how and where existing products are used within core markets and customer segments
• Deliver growth plan centered around priority initiatives
• Evaluate where to play and how to win through assessment of attractive sub-segments, identifying viable growth opportunities, developing differentiated value props and validating against customer pain-points

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, identify and develop talent to maximize individual, team and organizational effectiveness
• Coach team through feedback, development planning and performance management to develop team members and contribute to ITW’s talent pipeline
• Foster a culture of engagement, inclusion, and accountability, and drive an aggressive growth mindset through collaborative problem-solving and utilizing ITW values
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or similar discipline required
• 8+ years in progressive marketing leadership in a fragmented market, including strategic marketing and new product development; construction industry experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build teams, develop key talent, and deliver great results through team members
• Proven track record in developing and driving strategic innovation roadmaps  that drive growth
• Consistent demonstration of 80/20 principles and aggressive growth mindset, with commitment to use and drive the ITW Toolbox and principles
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills, with ability to influence and collaborate  across all levels of the organization
• Expertise in market research, VOC, and analytics, strong communication and storytelling with data
• Ability to listen and observe to truly understand customers' experiences and insights, knows how to navigate the grey zone, thrives in ambiguity and has an innate curiosity
• Strategic thinker with ability to connect insights to business outcomes
• Willingness to travel 35% or more of the time
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and business intelligence/reporting tools

Compensation Information:

As part of our Core Commitments, we strive to be a great employer by offering competitive wages and benefits.

The pay range for this position is $140,000-$170,000. Base pay within this range is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant skills, experience, and education.

In addition to a competitive salary, employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability and life insurance; a 401(k) plan with company match and additional employer contribution; flexible spending accounts; and paid time off. More details on our benefits can be found on our website at ITW Benefits.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.