Head of Europe

The organization

US based mass flow company that is an established brand with top quality products developed from a technology that is different from its competitors, giving them a competitive edge in numerous markets and applications. Speed is embedded throughout the organization. They want to be the fastest to respond to customer requests, the fastest to customize the products to a customer's need, build products with the fastest speed of response and get results from their NPD group faster than the competition.

Our client has grown every year over the last 20 years and are now actively branching out internationally with offices and service centres in China, India and Europe.

There is a great opportunity for growth in Europe as our client has only a small market share at the moment and proven growth trajectories in the US and Asia.

The position

For the European expansion we are now looking for a person to run the European business. This person will be responsible for the entire European continent. Initially your main task is to create a bigger footprint in the European market:

Tasks & responsibilities

• Grow the distributor network by influencing behaviour of existing partners and acquire new distributors
• Develop high volume OEM accounts in strategic markets
• Help to setup a European service centre, build capabilities, and manage the quality of execution
• Responsible for your own European P&L
• Create and execute your own strategy
• Build and manage your own team in mainland Europe, with full hiring and firing responsibilities
• Advice on products that should be developed for the European market
• Create a separate European legal entity

Candidate profile

• University degree
• Technical background
• Commercially driven, entrepreneurial mentality
• Able to work strategically, but with a hands-on approach
• Proven ability to influence behaviour
• Energetic, experience in a high speed environment
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Curious and selfless
• Highly analytical skills
• Willingness to travel
• Fluent in English and preferably in German

The offer

• Freedom to grow the company in Europe.
• Attractive package.

Interested?

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