General Manager Netherlands (m/f/x)

HAIMER; Nijmegen; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HAIMER Group, a German engineering leader in precision tooling, seeks a General Manager Netherlands (m/f/x) to lead the Dutch subsidiary near Nijmegen. You will oversee sales, service and operations while building a high‑performing local team.

The role requires a technical education, proven sales and managerial experience, and fluency in English; German is a plus. Expect extensive travel to serve our high‑end clients and partner networks.

Qualifications

• Technical background in engineering or related field.
• Experience in the precision machining industry and technical sales.
• Proven managerial responsibility and leadership skills.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Dutch subsidiary near Nijmegen and build a Dutch sales/service team.
• Oversee all Dutch business operations including direct and channel sales.
• Sell complex, advisory‑intensive products to high‑end clients.
• Collaborate with distribution partners to drive growth and service excellence.

Skills

Technical education

Precision machining industry

Technical sales experience

Managerial experience

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Self-confidence

English fluency

German language skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Technical education with engineering specialization

Job description

The HAIMER Group is a family run company with headquarters in Germany. We are the European market leader in the area of high precision tool holders for the metal industry and a worldwide leader in the field of tool shrinking, balancing and presetting. With around 800 employees worldwide we are able to provide the well‑known HAIMER precision and service due to our philosophy: Quality Wins.

To support our team, we are currently looking for a:

General Manager Netherlands (m/f/x)

Your profile:

• Completed technical education, ideally with further formation in the field of technical engineering
• Profound expertise with main focus on precision machining industry
• Experience and success in technical sales and managerial responsibility
• The ability to work independently, an entrepreneurial mind‑set and customer service orientation
• Outgoing personality, good communication skills and a self‑confident manner at the customer
• Fluent in English, German skills would be considered a plus
• Willingness to high volume travel

Your main task is to lead our existing Dutch subsidiary close to Nijmegen and build up a Dutch sales and service team for future growth. You are responsible for all Dutch business operations including overall sales to direct customers or via our distribution partners and channels. Furthermore, you will sell our complex, advice‑intensive products and serve our qualified high‑end clients.

We offer a demanding position with high responsibility, a performance‑oriented compensation, and support from a worldwide leader in the Milling industry.