About this role
For our international portfolio company Hüppe a leading manufacturer of premium bathroom products, headquartered in Germany with subsidiaries across Europe, we are looking for you as a Managing Director Netherlands (m/f/d)
As the Managing Director Netherlands, your key responsibility is to manage and lead the company in all aspects, establishing and maintaining a sustainable profit level. In this sales-oriented role, you develop and implement relevant business strategies to strengthen the company’s position in the market and establish a performance-oriented culture through personal and strong leadership. Furthermore, your core task is to develop and grow a cost efficient and competent organization needed to deliver strong business results and ensure professional customer relationship management. The role reports to the global CEO.
Responsibilities
Leading the business
• Overall responsibility for the country, including P&L ownership • Realign/strengthen multi-tier go to market and sales • Strengthen customer relationships and improve sales performance/delivery • Ensure transparency and alignment (with HQ and neighbouring markets) • Optimize professional key-account processes and tools, including the implementation of state-of-the art sales instruments • Identify and utilize opportunities for innovation and growth in a highly competitive market
Leading the people
• Build winning sales team (lead by example) • Ensure transparency and effective market approach (priorities) • Drive the development and growth of the local organization • Actively strive to foster a positive “spirit” and performance-oriented behavior within the company • Foster synergies and collaboration between the national team and HQ
Qualifications required
• Excellent management expertise with proven track record in developing and implementing growth strategies • Specific, proven experience in driving business growth in The Netherlands, managing an extensive multi-channel sales model • Deep understanding of sales, marketing and service operations for building material products • Familiarity with the European bathroom industry is an advantage • Strong financial understanding, leadership and communication skills as well as business acumen • High personal drive and decision-making ability as well as result oriented and driven by performance • Fluent in Dutch and English, German is an advantage