Managing Director EMEA

TH BENDER; Baden-Württemberg; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading manufacturer of industrial equipment is seeking a Managing Director EMEA to drive growth across diverse markets from its headquarters in Southwest Germany. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of leadership experience in the B2B industrial technology sector and a proven record in managing P&L for large-scale operations. Fluency in English and German is essential, alongside a capability for extensive travel across the EMEA region.

Qualifikationen

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in B2B industrial technology or equipment sectors.
• Proven track record of managing P&L responsibility for large-scale, multi-country operations (€50M+ revenue).
• Exceptional strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute comprehensive growth strategies for the EMEA region.
• Own complete regional financial performance.
• Lead and inspire a multinational team across sales, marketing, operations, and customer service.

Kenntnisse

Leadership in B2B industrial technology

P&L management for large-scale operations

Change management

Fluent in English and German

Cultural intelligence

Jobbeschreibung

About the Company

Our client is a leading manufacturer of precision industrial equipment for water treatment, processing, and distribution applications across critical industries worldwide. Our client is headquartered in the USA with over 2,000 employees globally and a growing presence of currently 75 professionals across Germany.

The innovative portfolio includes industrial pumps, filtration equipment, water treatment machinery, drilling equipment and automated processing systems and related services that meet the highest performance and environmental standards.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an exceptional Managing Director EMEA to lead the company’s rapidly expanding EMEA operations from its headquarters in Southwest Germany. This senior executive role offers the opportunity to shape the strategic direction of our EMEA business while driving significant growth across diverse markets.

Based in South Germany with regular travel across EMEA markets (25-30%), the Managing Director will have full P&L responsibility for the region and will lead a dynamic team of sales, marketing, operations, and customer service professionals across multiple countries.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive growth strategies for the EMEA region, driving market expansion and customer acquisition
• Own complete regional financial performance, including revenue growth, margin optimization, and working capital management
• Lead and inspire a multinational team across sales, marketing, operations, and customer service functions
• Identify and capitalize on new market opportunities while strengthening the company’s position in existing markets
• Build strong relationships with key customers, partners, and internal stakeholders including global headquarters
• Implement best practices and lean methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Drive digitization initiatives to modernize manufacturing processes, supply chain operations, and customer experience

Key Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in B2B industrial technology or equipment sectors
• Proven track record of managing P&L responsibility for large-scale, multi-country operations (€50M+ revenue)
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing senior management teams across diverse geographic markets
• Strong background in industrial machinery manufacturing, process equipment, or related technical industries as well as in-depth knowledge of industrial and municipal water systems is required
• Exceptional strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans
• Experienced "manager of managers" with a track record of building high-performing teams
• Strong change management skills with experience leading digital transformation initiatives
• Cultural intelligence and ability to operate effectively across diverse European markets
• Advanced analytical and operational mindset with strong financial acumen
• Fluent in English and German; additional European languages are a strong advantage
• Comfortable with extensive travel (25-30%) across EMEA region