Country Manager (NL)

The organisation

Our client ranks among the leading international full-service providers of hygiene and workwear solutions. The Workwear division offers maintenance, care, washing and transport for workwear, protective and safety clothing. Initiative, pro-activity and innovation are cultural drivers that are encouraged within the company.

The position

First-in-class Country Manager wanted for the Workwear division of a leading international service provider, combining strong and warm leadership with a growth mindset.

Tasks & responsibilities

Summary:

• Full P&L responsibility in a matrix organization
• Key accountmanagement
• Strong grow ambition
• Business improvement
• Team development
• Backed by a solid international parent company

The Country Manager for the Netherlands brings deep sectoral and market knowledge and provides clear and strong leadership in order to achieve profitable growth in the region and to contribute to the company’s further success.

He/she will carry full P&L responsibility and drives transformation within the region with special focus on sales, marketing, customer care and service logistics (market development and business execution). Through this, further profitable growth will be achieved including building and delivering on strategic business plans, managing and developing client relationships and to foster improvement and innovation culture at all levels of the organization.

There is a strong line with the parent company but the Country Manager operates autonomous in this matrix organisation.

Candidate profile

• Bachelor or Masters degree in relevant field;
• At least 10 years of experience in a senior general of commercial management position in a B2B services business;
• Proven track record in positions with full P&L responsibility and budget management, driving profitable growth;
• Experience with the development and implementation of a successful strategy for a country business;
• Experienced in leading workforces with a high share of blue-collar workers, understanding of industrial relations;
• Seasoned in the key accountmanagement of large clients in the Food Industry;
• Leadership experience in a matrix organization;
• Strong sense for cultural diversity;
• Fluent command of both the Dutch and English language, German is a plus.

The offer

Excellent remuneration package.

Interested?

You can apply to this position by using the link below.