For our international portfolio company Hüppe a leading manufacturer of premium bathroom products, headquartered in Germany with subsidiaries across Europe, we are looking for you as a
 

Managing Director Netherlands (m/f/d)

As the Managing Director Netherlands, your key responsibility is to manage and lead the company in all aspects, establishing and maintaining a sustainable profit level. In this sales-oriented role, you develop and implement relevant business strategies to strengthen the company’s position in the market and establish a performance-oriented culture through personal and strong leadership. Furthermore, your core task is to develop and grow a cost efficient and competent organization needed to deliver strong business results and ensure professional customer relationship management. The role reports to the global CEO.

Responsibilities

Leading the business

• Overall responsibility for the country, including P&L ownership
• Realign/strengthen multi-tier go to market and sales
• Strengthen customer relationships and improve sales performance/delivery
• Ensure transparency and alignment (with HQ and neighbouring markets)
• Optimize professional key-account processes and tools, including the implementation of state-of-the art sales instruments
• Identify and utilize opportunities for innovation and growth in a highly competitive market

Leading the people

• Build winning sales team (lead by example)
• Ensure transparency and effective market approach (priorities)
• Drive the development and growth of the local organization
• Actively strive to foster a positive “spirit” and performance-oriented behavior within the company
• Foster synergies and collaboration between the national team and HQ

Qualifications required

• Excellent management expertise with proven track record in developing and implementing growth strategies
• Specific, proven experience in driving business growth in The Netherlands, managing an extensive multi-channel sales model
• Deep understanding of sales, marketing and service operations for building material products
• Familiarity with the European bathroom industry is an advantage
• Strong financial understanding, leadership and communication skills as well as business acumen
• High personal drive and decision-making ability as well as result oriented and driven by performance
• Fluent in Dutch and English, German is an advantage