Our client is a leading Trading Company in Germany. Based in North Germany, they cater to a wide range of industries, focusing on quality, innovation, and sustainability. As part of a prominent global group, our client upholds a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement. Their culture values collaboration, agility, and a forward-thinking approach to meet evolving market demands effectively.
Tasks
- Responsible for leading and strategically directing the German subsidiary, aligning it with the Group's overall strategy to drive profitable and sustainable growth.
- The Managing Director fosters a growth-oriented culture, supports transformation initiatives, and contributes to the company’s global vision.
- Total workforce of 700 employees, with direct oversight of the Senior Management Team across Sales (SMB, Corporate), Operations (Supply Chain and Customer Service), Merchandising, Finance, and Human Resources.
- Strategic Leadership and Planning.
- Develop and execute a local strategy that aligns with global objectives to maximize competitive advantage.
- Initiate and drive business transformation to respond to market needs and customer demands, expanding growth potential.
- Operational Efficiency and Business Development.
- Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans across all channels to fuel the company’s growth.
- Define and monitor budget and investment plans in coordination with the Group Executive Team, ensuring adherence.
- Promote automation and digitalization to enhance efficiency.
- Build a strong-performing Senior Management Team, especially in the Sales division.
- Relationship Management and Brand Representation.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, business partners, and authorities to create mutual benefits.
- Continuously monitor market trends and proactively implement strategies to address future challenges and position the company effectively.
- Reports directly to the Managing Director Europe.
Requirements
University degree, ideally complemented by an MBA or training in General Management.Minimum of 5 years as a Managing Director in an international and commercial company, preferably B2B, with proven leadership in transformation processes.Strong background in business development, change management, and customer-centric strategies.Analytical skills for optimizing processes and KPIs.Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Teamwork, Flexibility, and Emotional Intelligence.Agile Leadership, People Development, Resource Management, Business Acumen, and Critical Thinking.Problem-Solving, Negotiation, and Communication Excellence.Fluent in German and English.For further information, please contact Mr. Christian Eidmann at +49 (0) 211 545706 87. Please apply with meaningful application documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae in table form, salary details, and period of notice).
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