General Manager (m/f/d) – Netherlands

For one of our international portfolio companies, a leading manufacturer of premium bathroom products, headquartered in Germany with subsidiaries across Europe, we are looking for you.

As the General Manager Netherlands, your key responsibility is to manage and lead the company in all aspects, establishing and maintaining a sustainable profit level. In this 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 is located in greater Amsterdam region and reports to the CEO Germany.

Responsibilities

Leading the business

• Overall responsibility for the country, including P&L ownership
• Development of effective multi-channel sales, product launch and after sales strategies tailored to the local market aligned with the company’s global strategy
• Lead the further development of long-term strategic partnerships between the company and major national key-accounts.
• Further strengthen the corporate brand among key-target groups – including professionals and private consumers
• 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
• Drive initiatives in digitalization and process optimization to improve overall efficiency

Leading the people

• Ensure right competences and capabilities (recruit, retain, exit)
• 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 premium product sales, marketing and service operations.
• 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