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Chief Growth Officer

Altek

Altek

Sales & Business Development
Liberty Lake, WA, USA
Posted on May 24, 2025

The following are tasks to be performed by the Chief Growth Officer. The duties are not limited to this list. Any additional requirements, changes, or deletions will be at the discretion of Altek President. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential responsibility and duty satisfactorily.

Summary: The Chief Growth Officer’s role is to oversee and manage the sales functions of the organization in keeping our major profit centers at high capacity, these include Plastic Injection Molding, Precision Machining, Paint and Assembly, etc. This role will have the ability to take on additional responsibilities as they present themselves. The Chief Growth Officer also serves as an active member of the Senior Management Team (SMT); supports the needs of Altek’s President, Shareholders, Team Members and Customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Directs, leads and consults with the Sales Team to provide, procure and increase sales revenue and profitability to meet or exceed SMT and Shareholders expressed annual goals
  • Provides customers with creative solutions, value add opportunities, and with budgetary and design information as needed
  • Ensures Customer Satisfaction Metric meets or exceeds expectations
  • Initiates and assists with purchasing agreements for all major customers
  • Initiates and assists the research and development of new core competencies to support customer needs that continue to bolster Altek’s competitive advantage
  • Attends and represents Altek at various domestic and international meetings and events as needed
  • Identifies target accounts, opportunities and barriers in order to develop and maintain ongoing business and customer relationships
  • Initiates customer site visits on a semi-annual basis to ensure that we are exceeding their expectations while looking for additional opportunities
  • Provides counsel and assistance to SMT, Department Mgr.’s and Supervisors, Altek’s President, BOD and Shareholders
  • Monitors performance progress of direct reports related to qualitative PDP factors, provides prompt, honest feedback in a coaching/team building capacity, provides praise and recognition to those that demonstrate improvement and adaptability in collaboration with the President to develop the greatest potential in the individual and in the team
  • Upholds company policies and guidelines, applies progressive disciplinary action when necessary and acknowledges good performance daily
  • Participates in all team meetings, company-wide trainings and continuous improvement as appropriate
  • Creates an environment of mutual trust and respect with direct reports, co-workers and inter-departmental leads
  • Embraces Altek's Quality Policy to ensure quality to internal and external customers
  • Embraces Altek's vision, core values, and expected behaviors

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ten years minimum of upper-level management experience
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong analytical and visionary skills
  • Excellent written, verbal and digital communication skills (Microsoft Suite)
  • Proven leadership and team building skills
  • Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing environments and demands
  • Time-management and prioritization skills
  • Working knowledge of the technical concepts of injection molding, precision machining, assembly and design for manufacturing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Activity Yes No Comment

Sitting

X

Frequently

Standing

X

Occasionally

Walking

X

Occasionally

Pushing and/or pulling

X

Occasionally

Climbing

X

Never

Bending or stooping

X

Occasionally

Squatting or kneeling

X

Occasionally

Twisting or turning

X

Occasionally

Handling, grasping with one or both hands

X

Occasionally

Typing

X

Frequently

Reaching or arm extension

X

Occasionally

Lifting or carrying up to 75 lbs.

X

Occasionally

Time Spend Indoors: 100%

Time Spend Outdoors: 0%