Managing Director BeNeDu

The organisation

Our client is a global leader in automatic lubrication, oil management and safety support systems.  Their products enhance uptime, safety and productivity, while reducing costs. Established in 1971, the group employs more than 700 employees and has over 30 company-owned branches in more than 20 countries worldwide.

In addition, the company is represented by a growing number of independent distributors in many countries around the globe. Their products are supplied for ex-factory installs to leading manufacturers of trucks, trailers, buses, port and mining and construction equipment. In addition, their systems are installed in the after-market for a wide variety of on- and off-road, agricultural, port equipment and industrial applications. The company develops and manufactures all of its products in-house.

The position

The Managing Director BeNeDu shall be engaged in all commercial and operational activities in order to grow overall sales in the assigned countries and markets.

Reports to CEO & President.

Tasks & responsibilities

• To lead and guide direct reports, departments and functions efficiently
• Accountable for managing the relationship with and expanding a portfolio of customers and distributors in the relevant countries in line with approved budget and strategy
• Achievement of Sales budget and plan objectives for the assigned Customers and Sales Channels
• Change Management role to oversee and deliver the Field Service Technicians (FST) improvements needed.
• Deliver net sales and operating profit (quarterly) in accordance with approved budget
• Build and manage business plans on deep market analysis with clear priorities on channels / customer and in line with defined strategy for the assigned business area
• Weekly and Monthly Business reporting  incl regular Business Reviews
• Supervising preparation of forecast/sales plan on brand and product level for each specific customer in line with approved strategy and budgets

Candidate profile

• Experienced General Manager with strong background of either Finance or Operations or Engineering. Preferably in the construction equipment industry, truck and bus, or trailer industry.
• Bachelor or Master degree with relevant background
• Sales and Commercial skills and able to present very strongly to customers.
• Good organizer and people management skills
• Leader not just a seller. (demonstrated Leadership skills)
• Strong Change Management Experience to be able to oversee and deliver the Field Service Technicians (FST) improvements needed.

Interested?

You are invited to apply for this position by following the link below. For more information about this position, please contact Leo Heuvelman via +31 (0)6 46 31 31 13 or +31 (0)180 89 05 00.

The company has chosen to work with PPM Select for this vacancy on exclusive basis.