General Manager

FAYAT Group; Alkmaar; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Health insurance

Laptop

Smartphone

Performance-based bonus (22.5%)

Job summary

FAYAT Group is seeking a General Manager willing to relocate to the Netherlands. You will be the top operations leader, directing Sales, After Sales, Operations, HR, and Finance to optimize workflows and profitability. The role requires building a high-performance culture and delivering strategic corporate goals.

You will oversee planning, budgeting, and KPI tracking, while representing the company in key negotiations. Dutch and English fluency are required; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in a senior management role (e.g., General Manager/COO) ideally in automotive.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management; MBA preferred.
• Deep understanding of financial planning, budgeting, P&L management, and risk analysis.
• Strong strategic vision, decisive problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Formulate and implement comprehensive business strategies.
• Financial Oversight: Direct budget, monitor costs, optimize cash flow and P&L.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day activities, ensure quality and safety.
• Team Leadership: Mentor department managers and drive high-performance culture.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor KPIs and report progress to executives.
• Stakeholder Relations: Represent the company in high-level negotiations with key clients and partners.

Skills

Senior management

Strategic planning

P&L management

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Dutch language

English language

French (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Finance/Management

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

If you're willing to relocate to the Netherlands, this role is for you! As General Manager, you will hold ultimate accountability for the business unit's operational efficiency and financial performance. You will serve as the primary leader for functional department heads, coordinating activities across Sales, After Sales, Operations, HR, Finance to optimize workflows, maximize profitability, and successfully execute corporate strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Formulate and implement comprehensive business strategies aligned with corporate growth and revenue objectives.
• Financial Oversight: Direct budget allocation, manage the profit and loss (P&L) statement, monitor operating costs, and optimize cash flow.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day business activities to streamline processes, improve productivity, and guarantee quality and safety standards.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and evaluate department managers while fostering a collaborative, high-performance company culture.
• Performance Tracking: Establish, monitor, and analyze company-wide Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), delivering regular progress reports to corporate executives.
• Stakeholder Relations: Represent the company in high-level negotiations and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and vendors.

Profile Wanted

• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of proven success in a senior management role (e.g., General Manager, Chief Operating Officer, Division Director), ideally within the automotive sector.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, or a related field. An MBA or equivalent advanced business degree is highly preferred.
• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of financial planning, corporate budgeting, P&L management, and financial risk analysis.
• Core Competencies: Strong strategic vision, decisive problem-solving abilities, outstanding negotiation skills, and a proven track record of managing cross-functional teams.
• Language: Full professional proficiency in written and spoken Dutch and English is a must. Fluency in French is an added value.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary package: 140 - 180 k, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Attractive performance-based bonus scheme (MBO) of 22,5 % tied to the achievement of corporate KPIs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including corporate tools [e.g., company car, health insurance, laptop, smartphone].
• The opportunity to lead and make a significant structural impact within a dynamic, expanding organization.