Director, Business Unit Leader

Description & Requirements

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Humility, Ownership, Meaningful connection, and Expertise - HOME. Headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Earning the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Director, Business Unit Leader drives the organization’s strategic vision and operational excellence by developing and executing comprehensive business plans, fostering market growth, and ensuring exceptional product and customer management. The business unit leader holds end-to-end accountability for the unit’s success—owning the P&L and driving profitable growth through deep market insight, operational rigor, and organizational leadership. This role serves as the strategic and operational architect—shaping vision, enabling execution, and leading through values-aligned action.

POSITION PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Strategic & Market Leadership

• Own and shape business strategy based on forward-looking insights, scenario planning, and market orientation.
• Demonstrate anticipatory intelligence—consistently scan the horizon for evolving customer needs, disruptive forces, and macroeconomic shifts.
• Define and refine differentiated value propositions that resonate with target customers and position the BU for long-term relevance.

2. Customer Centricity & Innovation

• Champion voice of customer integration across all functions.
• Embed market and customer intimacy into product development, service models, and commercial strategies.
• Drive innovation that creates value—balancing breakthrough opportunities with practical delivery and risk management.

3. Commercial & Financial Stewardship

• Full P&L ownership, with an emphasis on optimizing for sustainable margin and growth.
• Translate operational decisions into clear financial outcomes.
• Exercise disciplined trade-off management between short-term performance and long-term enterprise value.
• Construct clear commercial and financial arguments to support investment, pricing, and resource decisions.

4. Execution Excellence

• Operationalize strategic intent through structured operating models and performance management systems.
• Build and maintain operating disciplines that drive precision, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure rigorous execution through performance metrics, dashboards, and cross-functional governance.

5. Organizational Builder & Talent Developer

• Approach talent as a strategic asset—identify, develop, and deploy high-potential individuals to maximize business impact.
• Architect organizational structures aligned to strategic priorities.
• Foster a culture of trust, growth, and succession readiness.
• Lead through humility and expertise, creating space for others to thrive.

6. Enterprise Leadership & Collaboration

• Operate with an enterprise-first mindset—prioritize shared success over silo wins.
• Lead and align cross-functional teams across Finance, R&D, Operations, Sales, Marketing, HR, and IT to deliver integrated business outcomes.
• Serve as the connective tissue between functions—translating strategy into coordinated execution across the organization.
• Drive accountability and cohesion across matrixed teams to ensure clarity, speed, and impact in decision-making and delivery.
• Model and foster meaningful connections internally and externally to build community, alignment, and results.

7. Change Leadership & Cultural Stewardship

• Champion and lead transformation efforts with clarity and conviction.
• Inspire and mobilize teams through purpose-driven narratives and transparent communication.
• Embody and reinforce company values—humility, ownership, meaningful connection, and expertise—through daily decisions and behaviors.

8. Decisive Judgment & Leadership Under Pressure

• Make timely, high-stakes decisions balancing data, intuition, and context.
• Maintain clarity in high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrate decision velocity with discipline, integrity, and courage.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

POSITION MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.
• Proven success in account management roles spanning sales, marketing, product management, and retail merchandising.
• Working knowledge of national retail account operations and vendor management.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving alignment across stakeholders.
• Track record of delivering business growth and innovation in customer-focused environments.
• Deep understanding of market dynamics, financial drivers, and operational execution.
• Proven ability to build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams.

POSITION NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong ability to build trust and long-term relationships through demonstrated credibility and competence.
• Willingness and ability to learn residential construction practices and Andersen product specifications.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills in both individual and group settings

COMPENSATION:

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package for your preferred role during the hiring process.

Successful candidates in this role are expected to earn $144,080 - $230,520/year plus incentives.

CULTURE AND BENEFITS:

“Be Orange. Be You” is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we’ll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn’t be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand and the one homeowners love the most. It’s also why we’re committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook. Benefits include, and are not limited to:• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching• Profit Sharing• Medical, dental, prescription, vision coverage• Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses• Life Insurance• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities PROFIT SHARING: In 2025 Andersen has set a profit sharing target of $3,500 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance. VISA SPONSORSHIP: At this time, we are not sponsoring candidates for work authorization in this position. Should you independently secure work authorization, please consider applying to this position. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Andersen Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, participate in a job interview, or engage in any part of the hiring process, please contact HRCompliance@andersencorp.com. We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experience will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today. #LI-JL2 Posting City: Bayport, MN