The posting
Job Description
By joining Emerson as a Vice President United Kingdom & Ireland (UK&I), you will have a substantial and impactful role to develop and implement our strategic direction across our business in UK&I.
In this position, you will provide strategic direction, inspire and empower teams and demonstrate strong leadership to ensure the business meets and exceeds agreed targets whilst strengthening its position in the market.
This role will champion innovation, employee engagement, sustainability and an uncompromising commitment to safety. You will foster a high-performance culture where physical and psychological safety, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement are fundamental to how we work.
Operating within a matrix environment and reporting directly to the Europe President, you will work closely with Business Unit and functional leadership teams to align priorities, optimise resources and accelerate sustainable growth through our One Emerson approach.
If you are passionately motivated to make a difference and deliver outstanding results in collaborating and supporting all UK&I-based business groups to continue driving our One Emerson initiative and presence in the marketplace, then join the team in region!
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Strategy and Growth
- Own and advance the UK&I business vision, ‘Protect the Core. Build the Future’, translating it into a long-term growth strategy, measurable priorities and disciplined execution that strengthen the installed base business, accelerate growth in emerging markets and deliver sustainable performance, aligned with global and European objectives.
- Develop and execute strategic growth plans that strengthen Emerson’s market position, expand local presence and enhance customer loyalty through direct and indirect go-to-market models.
- Anticipate changing market dynamics, evolving customer needs and emerging opportunities, and respond with speed and agility by adapting business strategies, organisational structures and capabilities to strengthen competitiveness and position the business for future growth. Business Performance and Revenue Operations
- Deliver financial targets for orders, sales, gross profit and SG&A, exercising disciplined financial management, cost optimisation and resource allocation within approved budgets and authority levels to drive sustainable profitability and growth.
- Establish and drive sales objectives across all Business Units in coordination with European management, with a strong focus on the leading indicators and commercial activities that underpin delivery of business targets.
- Establish a disciplined performance management rhythm, leveraging data-driven insights, CRM and regular business reviews to strengthen execution accountability, identify gaps early and drive corrective actions.
- Develop and optimise direct and indirect sales channels, including strategic partners, to enhance market coverage, sales effectiveness, service capabilities and customer satisfaction.
- Guide country sales and marketing activities, dynamically redeploy resources to capitalise on growth opportunities and drive continuous improvement in sales productivity and cost effectiveness. Organisational Effectiveness and Innovation
- Continuously assess and transform the organisation’s structure, capabilities, operating model and resource allocation to strengthen agility, accountability, efficiency and responsiveness to changing business and market needs.
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging new ideas, leveraging emerging technologies and challenging conventional ways of working to enhance customer experience, improve productivity and support sustainable growth.
- Drive operational excellence and a consistent customer experience across Business Units and customer-facing functions, improving responsiveness, processes, productivity and cost to serve.
- Ensure compliance with Emerson’s Corporate Governance, ethics, regulatory requirements and Compliance Standards, while promoting responsible and sustainable business practices across the organisation. People, Culture and Safety
- Champion a strong safety-first culture, demonstrating visible leadership and personal accountability for the health, safety and wellbeing of employees, customers and partners. Embed safety in everyday behaviours, business decisions and operational practices, driving continuous improvement towards zero harm.
- Foster a high-performing and psychologically safe culture built on trust, collaboration, integrity and accountability, where employees feel empowered to speak up, challenge constructively, share ideas and learn from mistakes.
- Build, develop and retain a diverse and capable team, supported by strong leadership development, talent management and succession planning to meet current and future business needs.
- Set clear performance expectations and inspire excellence at every level of the organisation, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, continuous improvement and high performance.
- Drive employee engagement through visible leadership, open communication and meaningful action plans that respond to employee feedback, strengthen trust and support wellbeing and business performance. Customer Relationships and One Emerson Leadership
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with senior executives at key customers, partners and industry stakeholders, representing Emerson at the highest levels to strengthen customer loyalty and long-term business opportunities.
- Champion the One Emerson approach by fostering collaboration and alignment across Business Units and functions, influencing shared priorities, investment decisions and resource allocation to leverage Emerson’s full capabilities and deliver greater customer value and sustainable growth.
- Actively participate in the European Leadership Team, contributing to regional strategy, policies, best-practice sharing and cross-country initiatives that strengthen Emerson’s overall performance.
Who You Are:
You are passionately motivated about making an impact, always deliver outstanding work and act with integrity. You continuously push yourself to achieve new goals and are not afraid to question the status quo by proposing creative solutions to problems. You have a strategic approach, global perspective, and lead with vision and purpose. You are passionate about pursuing new technologies and anticipate future trends. You look for challenges that impact culture and society which make a difference to you and the world.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- BSc or MSc Degree or equivalent through experience (with concentration in Business, Engineering, or Finance preferred)
- Appropriate experience in Sales Management, with relevant industry and business knowledge
- Good understanding of key financial / management data
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in English
- Openness to travel extensively throughout the region and occasionally to other European countries with some Global travel
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
- A confirmed background in instrumentation / process control
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspire innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. We’re emphasizing a culture of togetherness – one that builds community, prioritizes collaboration and continuous improvement.
The philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Values and about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Emerson.
Moreover, our global volunteer employee resource groups will empower you to connect with peers that share the same interest, promote diversity and inclusion and positively contribute to communities around us.
We understand the importance of work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our employees' personal and professional needs. From competitive benefits plans and comprehensive medical care to equitable opportunities for growth and development we strive to create a workplace that is supportive and rewarding. Our work schedule aims at creating new levels of growth, build a stronger community and provide greater professional development for our employees.
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