Director CEE (m/f/d)

LAUNCH Europe GmbH; Katowice; Sur place; PLN 525 000 - 787 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LAUNCH Europe GmbH invites an experienced leader to steer the CEE business in Central & Eastern Europe from Poland. You will drive strategic and operational growth, build scalable structures and lead a high-performing regional team with extensive collaboration across international offices.

You will own revenue planning, budgets and profitability, expand partner networks and key accounts, and translate strategy into measurable results.

Qualifications

• Several years in a senior sales or management role with regional revenue responsibility.
• Deep knowledge of the automotive aftermarket, with B2B/distributor networks.
• Proven ability to build and scale sales organizations and partner networks.

Responsabilités

• Overall responsibility for revenue, budgets, profitability and regional performance.
• Develop and execute a sustainable growth strategy for the CEE markets.
• Expand B2B sales via distributors, dealers and partners.
• Lead and develop the CEE team across Sales, Operations, and Marketing.
• Establish KPI-driven management and reporting for the business unit.
• Analyze markets and competitors to identify growth opportunities.
• Build strong customer and partner relationships across the region.
• Coordinate with executive management and international teams.

Connaissances

Senior sales leadership

Strategic thinking

P&L oversight

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Economics

Description du poste

Shape the Future of Our Business in Central and Eastern Europe!

Do you have extensive experience in the automotive aftermarket, a strong understanding of B2B sales, and the ambition to drive the development of an international business region?

Then join LAUNCH Europe GmbH and take on a key leadership position with significant responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact.

As Director CEE (Central & Eastern Europe), you will be responsible for the strategic and operational development of our business activities across Central and Eastern Europe. You will drive profitable growth, strengthen our sales structures, and build a high-performing, scalable business unit.

In this role, you will combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution while working closely with executive management and our international teams.

Your Responsibilities – Lead with an Entrepreneurial Mindset and Drive Sustainable Growth

• Overall Responsibility for the CEE Region: Take full responsibility for revenue, budgets, profitability, and the overall business performance of the CEE Business Unit.
• Strategic Business Development: Develop and implement a sustainable growth strategy for the CEE markets, covering Sales, Marketing, and Aftersales.
• Expansion of B2B Sales: Optimize existing indirect sales structures, strengthen distributor and partner networks, and develop new key accounts and market opportunities.
• Leadership and Team Development: Lead, motivate, and develop the CEE team while establishing effective structures across Sales, Operations, Customer Relations, Marketing, and Service.
• Business Unit Development: Implement efficient processes, clearly defined responsibilities, and KPI-driven management and reporting systems.
• Market and Competitor Analysis: Identify new business opportunities, monitor market trends, and develop targeted initiatives to strengthen our competitive position.
• Customer and Partner Relationships: Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and build strong, sustainable, and commercially successful relationships with business partners.
• International Collaboration: Act as the key interface between the CEE region, executive management, and international departments.

Your Profile – Industry Expertise Meets Leadership Excellence

• Several years of experience in a senior sales or management position, ideally with regional revenue and P&L responsibility.
• In-depth knowledge of the automotive aftermarket, particularly B2B sales through distributors, dealers, and business partners.
• Strong understanding of the automotive diagnostics and diagnostic technologies, ideally combined with knowledge of LAUNCH products and solutions.
• Proven track record in building and developing sales organizations, business partner networks, and regional markets.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset, strategic thinking, and the ability to translate business strategies into measurable results.
• Extensive leadership experience with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage high-performing teams.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, including experience with KPIs and financial performance indicators.
• Native-level Polish proficiency (mandatory) and business-fluent English (mandatory).
• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a comparable field. Additional qualifications in sales management are an advantage.

What We Offer

• Entrepreneurial Responsibility: A key leadership position with direct influence on the commercial success and development of the CEE region.
• Strategic Freedom: The opportunity to actively shape and develop the business unit, its organizational structures, and its long‑term growth strategy.
• International Collaboration: Close cooperation with executive management and various international business functions.
• Leadership and Development: The opportunity to develop a regional team and achieve sustainable business success together.
• Industry-Focused Career Opportunity: A challenging and responsible role in the automotive aftermarket, with a strong focus on professional vehicle diagnostics.

Ready to Take the Lead?

Are you an entrepreneurial leader with a strong background in the automotive aftermarket and the ambition to drive the growth of our CEE business?

Then we look forward to getting to know you!

Join LAUNCH Europe GmbH and play a key role in shaping the future of our business across Central and Eastern Europe.