General Manager (m / f / d) - France

AURELIUS Group; France; Sur place; EUR 100 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading manufacturer of premium bathroom products is seeking a General Manager for France to oversee operations in the Strasbourg area. You will be responsible for overall management including P&L, developing multi-channel sales strategies, and fostering company culture. The ideal candidate has a strong track record in business growth and is fluent in French and English, with experience in the European bathroom industry being a plus. This is a key leadership role that offers great opportunities for impact and growth.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in developing and implementing growth strategies.
• Experience managing multi-channel sales models.
• Strong financial understanding and business acumen.

Responsabilités

• Overall responsibility for the country with P&L ownership.
• Development of effective multi-channel sales strategies.
• Drive initiatives in digitalization and process optimization.

Connaissances

Management expertise

Business growth strategies

Sales and marketing operations

Strong communication skills

Fluent in French and English

Description du poste

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 in the greater area of Strasbourg.

As the General Manager France, 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 Strasbourg region and reports to the CEO.

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 French and English, German is an advantage

Please apply online including all relevant application documents and stating your earliest possible starting date and salary expectation.