General Manager - Germany

This position is based in Germany. On behalf of a well‑established international industrial group, recognized for its premium positioning in high‑end glass solutions for tableware, we are conducting a search for a General Manager to lead its German commercial subsidiary.

This is a strategic leadership role with full responsibility for business performance, market development, and organizational effectiveness in a key European market.

Responsibilities

Reporting to Group senior leadership, the General Manager will oversee the overall management of the German branch, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and driving sustainable growth.

• Lead and coordinate all commercial and operational activities of the subsidiary.
• Define and execute the local commercial strategy in line with Group guidelines.
• Drive achievement of revenue, margin, and KPI targets.
• Leverage and coordinate a local support team (sales support, customer service, back office) to ensure effective execution of commercial and operational activities.
• Oversee the full customer lifecycle, including acquisition, retention, and development.
• Manage the P&L, budgeting, and cost control of the branch.
• Collaborate with corporate central functions (Sales, R&D, Finance, Operations) to ensure alignment between Group strategy and local market needs.
• Act as the company’s representative in the local market, building strong relationships with key clients and partners.

Your Profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced and entrepreneurial leader with a strong commercial mindset and a proven track record in managing business units or subsidiaries.

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or equivalent academic background.
• Significant experience in Branch Management or senior commercial leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success in driving sales growth and profitability.
• Strong commercial acumen, expertise in financial management, budgeting, and strategic thinking.
• Deep understanding of sales processes and KPI‑driven performance management.
• Leadership style focused on results, accountability, and team development.
• Native‑level German and fluent English; additional languages are a plus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• High degree of autonomy, ownership, and entrepreneurial drive.

The candidate is expected to be currently based in Germany.

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