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BOARDLINK Executive Consultants International

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Managing Director

Germany

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).

BOARDLINK Executive Consultants International GmbH  
Neuer Zollhof 3  
40221 Düsseldorf

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Executive

<p>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.</p>
<h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2>
<p>Responsible for leading and strategically directing the German subsidiary, aligning it with the Group&#39;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.</p>
<ul>
<li>Strategic Leadership and Planning.</li>
<li>Develop and execute a local strategy that aligns with global objectives to maximize competitive advantage. </li>
<li>Initiate and drive business transformation to respond to market needs and customer demands, expanding growth potential.</li>
<li>Operational Efficiency and Business Development.</li>
<li>Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans across all channels to fuel the company’s growth. </li>
<li>Define and monitor budget and investment plans in coordination with the Group Executive Team, ensuring adherence.</li>
<li>Promote automation and digitalization to enhance efficiency.</li>
<li>Build a strong-performing Senior Management Team, especially in the Sales division.</li>
<li>Relationship Management and Brand Representation.</li>
<li>Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, business partners, and authorities to create mutual benefits.</li>
<li>Continuously monitor market trends and proactively implement strategies to address future challenges and position the company effectively.</li>
<li>Reports directly to the Managing Director Europe.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2>
<ul>
<li>University degree, ideally complemented by an MBA or training in General Management.</li>
<li>Minimum of 5 years as a Managing Director in an international and commercial company, preferably B2B, with proven leadership in transformation processes.</li>
<li>Strong background in business development, change management, and customer-centric strategies. Analytical skills for optimizing processes and KPIs.</li>
<li>Customer Focus, Results Orientation, Teamwork, Flexibility, and Emotional Intelligence.</li>
<li>Agile Leadership, People Development, Resource Management, Business Acumen, and Critical Thinking.</li>
<li>Problem-Solving, Negotiation, and Communication Excellence.</li>
<li>Fluent in German and English.</li>
</ul>
<p>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).</p>
<p>BOARDLINK Executive Consultants International GmbH<br>Neuer Zollhof 3<br>40221 Düsseldorf</p>


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