Gibson Guitar Corp., the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of musical instruments and gear, is seeking a Chief Operating Officer.
Individual will have responsibility for achieving aggressive profitability and growth goals of multiple strategic business units. Position will report to the CEO and will be based at the world headquarters in Nashville, TN.
Must be an aggressive, independent professional with:• Successful track record of managing growth in a consumer products manufacturing environment with full P&L responsibility
• Minimum 5 years managing multiple strategic business units
• Global experience including China is required
• Demonstrated ability to manage cash and deliver profits
• Excellent marketing abilities
• Exceptional leadership traits
• Manufacturing management experience
• MBA required
• Ability to travel up to 50% including internationally
Heavy background and experience across Manufacturing, Finance, and Marketing are musts.
Experience with high ticket consumer products and experience in playing guitar or other musical instruments are big pluses.
Qualified candidates should email
resume and
salary history as an MS Word attachment to:
executive@gibson.com
No phone calls