General Manager Germany

Confidential Company; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global technology solutions provider is seeking a General Manager to lead its German subsidiary. This role involves full P&L responsibility, overseeing sales, service, and operations, and driving revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of leadership experience, a proven track record in capital equipment sales, and fluency in German and English. The position offers competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses and equity options.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Equity options

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of leadership experience, including previous GM or Country Manager roles.
• Proven background in capital equipment and complex solution sales.
• Experience managing both direct and channel sales networks.
• Demonstrated success scaling businesses and building cross-functional teams.

Aufgaben

• Drive revenue growth through new capital equipment sales.
• Lead and manage a multi-functional team across sales, service, operations, and administration.
• Develop strategies to grow business revenue.
• Oversee service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Capital equipment sales

Sales management

Cross-functional team management

Public tender familiarity

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Management

Jobbeschreibung

General Manager, Germany

About the Company

We are helping our client, a global provider of automation and technology solutions, to hire a General Manager for its German subsidiary.

The company specializes in integrating hardware systems with cloud-based management platforms to improve operational efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.

Its solutions are widely adopted in healthcare, manufacturing, and service industries, where hygiene, automation, and digital tracking are critical.

With a global presence and a strong customer base across Europe, North America, and Asia, the company continues to scale through innovation and expansion of its European subsidiaries.

About the Role

In this role you will lead the client’s German subsidiary with full P&L responsibility.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will oversee sales, service, operations, HR, and local process optimization.

The focus is on scaling the business beyond its current revenue base by strengthening direct and channel sales, expanding partnerships, and managing long-cycle capital equipment deals.

You will lead a medium-sized team and act as the key bridge between headquarters and the local market, balancing strategic alignment with operational execution.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth through new capital equipment sales, service contracts, and recurring revenue streams.
• Lead and manage a multi-functional team across sales, service, operations, and administration.
• Develop and execute strategies to grow the business revenue.
• Build and manage direct and channel sales relationships, including long-cycle, high-value contracts.
• Navigate public tender processes within the healthcare and industrial sectors.
• Oversee service delivery and customer satisfaction, ensuring install base performance.
• Implement and optimize ERP and CRM systems to support operations and sales growth.
• Identify gaps in business processes and implement efficiency improvements.
• Represent the subsidiary externally to clients, partners, and stakeholders while maintaining alignment with HQ strategy.

Requirements

• MUST: 10+ years of leadership experience, including previous GM, MD, Country Manager, or BU Head roles.
• MUST: Full P&L management for businesses in the €10–20M range.
• MUST: Proven background in capital equipment and complex solution sales.
• MUST: Experience managing both direct and channel sales networks.
• MUST: Demonstrated success scaling businesses, driving profitability, and building cross-functional teams.
• MUST: Cross-functional management experience
• MUST: Fluent German and English.
• Strong familiarity with public tenders in Germany, ideally in healthcare or industrial markets.
• Experience implementing or managing ERP and CRM platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or related field (MBA preferred but not required).

What the Company Offers

The company offers a senior leadership role with full ownership of its German subsidiary’s strategy and performance.

You will have the mandate to scale a business with a strong installed base and significant growth potential.

The compensation package includes a competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and equity options.

This role combines entrepreneurial autonomy with the backing of a well-established global technology company.