General Manager Netherlands (Steel trading industry)

The position

Our client, an internationally operating steel trading company based in the Netherlands, is part of a large international stock listed group. The company is looking to recruit a General Manager who will be responsible for managing the complete Dutch entity (50-80 FTE). He/ she will be the representative of the company in the Netherlands and will provide a strong presence and structured growth in the market.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Ensure the continuity and further growth of the Dutch entity as General Manager; take up a hands-on role in Sales & Marketing
• Formulate the long term strategy together with the group headquarters. Develop a clear vision on the entire Dutch organisation and translate strategic goals into concrete plans and structured action programmes
• Enable an effective, inspiring, motivating, safe and secure working environment
• Achieve the company’s economic, financial and social objectives
• Extend client base by signalling new opportunities within the market, judge them on their merits and follow up
• Develop and maintain durable customer relationships by initiating and retaining trust
• Safeguard that the facility operates successfully, delivering its products and technologies and serving its customers optimally
• Maintain a broad and relevant network outside of the organisation and be able to portray a dynamic and reliable image of the organisation as a whole
• Maintain a broad and relevant network inside the international group seek for synergies and make sure they are leveraged
• Work on continuous organisational development and process improvements
• Regularly and timely reporting according to the requirements set by headquarters and in compliance with the rules and regulations set for a subsidiary of a Euronext listed company
• Represent the company and group at trade fairs and conferences

Candidate profile

Background & experience

• Educated to a Bachelor or Master degree in Business or Engineering
• At least 10-12 years of progressive working experience of which a minimum of 5 years in a commercial management role
• Experience in the (stainless) steel industry is a must
• Proven track record of managing either a sales team or a small company, including profit and loss responsibilities. Experience in leading teams of at least 20 sales people
• Skilled in sales and business development
• Understanding of financial figures and their implications
• Experienced in formulating and executing long term sales strategies
• Well-developed people management skills able to inspire and motivate a team
• Practised in evaluating and improving company processes and efficiency
• Spoken and written fluency in Dutch and English. German and French would be considered as a plus

Essential Personal Qualities

• Outstanding customer focus and sales drive
• Hands-on and approachable for all levels within in the company
• Able to adapt to changing market circumstances while continuously growing the company
• An open and goal orientated communicator. Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
• High-level of professionalism, solution minded, excellent planning and prioritising skills
• A dynamic, enthusiastic personality with the ability to inspire and motivate people and build a strong team
• Hard working and must possess a strong work ethic
• Ambitious and enthusiastic, as well as results focused
• Loyal, committed and flexible
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills
• Team oriented mature personality, leading by example
• Result driven and strong execution power
• Engaged and pro-active throughout the whole process; from initiation to implementation

Interested?

You are requested to respond to this position by using the form below, including a recent resume in English. For more information, please contact Anisha Wai or Hans Jonkers at +31 (0)20 69 71 410.

Reference and diploma checks are standard part of the procedure; background checks and pre-employment screening may also be part of the procedure.