General Manager / National Sales Director (m/f/d) North America

Beschreibung

Our client is one of the world’s leading family-owned companies in innovative coating systems. Headquartered in Germany with several European locations, the company develops and manufactures high-quality solutions for various applications.

With approximately 1,500 employees worldwide and a presence in over 100 countries, our client is pursuing ambitious growth targets—especially in the North American market.

Ihre Aufgaben

As General Manager of North America (m/f/d) , you will take on a key entrepreneurial role: strategically and operationally building the US subsidiary and leading the business into its next growth phase.

• Develop and implement a market-specific sales and business strategy for North America.
• Actively build new customer relationships (business development) focusing on technical trade, particularly DIY stores and tool distributors.
• Identify and realize growth opportunities in the US.
• Full P&L responsibility for the North American subsidiary
• Build and lead a small, high-performing sales team with potential for expansion.
• Maintain and expand relationships with key accounts and distribution partners.
• Work closely with the German headquarters and provide regular reporting.

Ihr Profil

• Degree in Business Administration, ideally with an MBA or comparable qualification
• Several years of successful sales experience in the DIY retail, tool trade, or technical distribution sectors in the US
• Proven track record in business development and establishing new customer structures
• Experience in leading and motivating sales teams
• Entrepreneurial mindset, hands-on mentality, and a high degree of personal responsibility
• Fluent English language skills

Wir bieten

• A unique entrepreneurial opportunity to significantly shape the market presence of a well-established German company in the US
• Broad scope of action, flat hierarchies, and direct communication with senior management
• A responsible leadership position with long-term prospects
• A value-driven corporate culture with a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and innovation

Kontaktangaben

Please apply using the reference number 4440SE006608

For further information, please contact Lusine Tufenkchyan on 0871-430888-49.

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