Business Executive - Scientific Staffing Solutions - Troy, MI

Kelly Services, Inc, a $5.5 billion world leader in workforce management services and human resources solutions seeks a strategic executive to provide leadership for our science division, Kelly Scientific Resources (KSR). KSR is the world's largest provider of scientific and clinical research staffing solutions that has grown into a $300 million global business. KSR provides professional staff to the scientific business community across many areas including pharmaceutical, biomedical, environmental, medical/clinical, and chemical industries.

We seek a dynamic executive with considerable operations management experience within the scientific market who can grow the business through the creation and implementation of an aggressive business plan and follow through with implementation of the plan. Reporting to the General Manager - Americas Products, the business executive will be responsible for operating results, meeting and exceeding revenue targets, P&L, establishing customer relationships and enhancing retention, and supporting overall business development operations. Additional responsibilities include:

• Establishing professional relationships with local and national business executives within the scientific industry.
• Developing the strategic sales plan and approach to increase product market share from creation to launch.
• Establishing product pricing strategy and evaluating current pricing practices.
• Leading a management team consisting of sales, operations and service.
• Assessing market growth plans throughout the Americas region.
• Working with the Kelly's branch network to execute strategy through a matrixed relationship.
• Achieving financial targets and ultimately increasing market share for KSR.

Bachelor's degree with 10-15 years experience with progressive leadership in organizations that serve the scientific market required. MBA preferred. Candidates possessing a previous background selling to the scientific/pharma/biomedical industry who have experience leading/marketing a major brand or product line within the scientific industry will be given high consideration. Senior level executives with a professional/technical staffing services industry background are also encouraged to apply. Previous responsibility for multi-million dollar P&L / budget a must. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and influence without direct management authority required.

Kelly Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.