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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