I am working with a global organization in the Telecoms sector who is looking to hire an experienced General Manager to lead their team in Berlin.
Reporting to the Director of Regional Strategy, this is a newly created role that will provide oversight and management of the strategic goals for the German market, in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team and the various internal departments.
Responsibilities:
* Own the development of the in-market strategy and co-ordinate with all functions to ensure the delivery of the strategy for the market.
* Manage senior stakeholder relationships both internally and externally on behalf of the market.
* Build executive relationships with all customers to proactively avoid impact of churn.
* Oversee finance, sales, operations to ensure cashflow is maintained and maximized.
* Contribute to ensuring all local members are working towards the same goals and provide insight into corporate objectives.
* Understand requirements for inorganic growth and participate in the sourcing of opportunities through existing or new relationships.
* Responsible for the quarterly business review process on behalf of the market, working cross-functionally with heads of departments to give SMT team the market overview.
* Provide support and market knowledge to different business groups active in the market in their day-to-day work and when specific arbitration is required.
* Represent the market in different corporate instances (boards, meetings, industry associations etc)
* Responsible for local team member communications, enforcement of company policies and procedures and office administration, working jointly with department managers and Human Resources.
* Support corporate marketing for the in-market brand execution for the group, internally and externally where relevant.
* Be an ambassador for company values in the market.
Requirements & Qualifications:
* 10+ years of management experience in multidisciplinary roles in telecommunications, technology, or real estate industries.
* Primary degree in Business/ Finance/ Engineering
* Experience as General Manager or Head of Function being accountable for a Business Unit / Support Unit
* Experience in overseeing and managing a team with cross functional reporting.
* Good knowledge of the German digital infrastructure landscape
* Understanding of high-level investment processes (organic and inorganic)
* Exposure to the operations of infrastructure assets or real estate is a distinct advantage
* Ability to work in an environment of accelerated rhythm and under pressure.
* Effective in an entrepreneurial culture, working independently and as part of a team.
* Fluent in German and English, both oral and written.
Interested candidates should send their CV in English to sarah.kelly@afrecruitment.ie