Country Manager
About NewCold
NewCold is a global leader in advanced food logistics. Our warehouses and transport network sit at the center of the food supply chain. Connecting the world's major food manufacturers with retailers and food service providers.
Our goal is to keep the world's food fresh and safe with our proprietary technologies and innovative solutions.
NewCold designs, builds, and operates state-of-the-art cold storage facilities that are highly automated. We push the boundaries of logistics with end-to-end storage and transport operations that add greater resilience, efficiency, and sustainability to supply chains on four continents. And we are growing rapidly.
To support our rapid growth, we're constantly looking for talented people to join our team. Want to be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? Join us!
Your role as a Country Manager
In your role as a Country Manager Germany you are in charge of supervising Newcold's activities (Warehouse and Transport) in order to:
* Deliver the best service to the customer.
* Maintain a sustainable and profitable growth by reaching the target of profit agreed in the Annual Operating Plan.
* Keep and develop a strong and motivated operational team.
* Ensure compliance with local rules and regulation.
* Connect the Country specific direction with the overall NewCold goals and objectives.
What will you do?
* Act as the company's official representative in relations with current customers, government institutions, local authorities, and trade union.
* Evaluate and maintain the quality of NewCold's relationships with customers in order to sustain a high level of reliability and trust.
* Contact prospective customers to present company activities.
* Meet regularly the customers through operational and informal meeting.
* Closely monitor developments in the national market and track competitor activities.
* Accountable for preparing and presenting the Annual Operating Plan each year in accordance with Head Office guidelines.
* Accountable for defining the annual required investments in line with business objectives.
* Establish and implement an effective organizational structure to achieve operational and financial targets.
* Ensure the proper implementation and ongoing compliance of quality management systems.
* Prepare and submit monthly performance reports to Headquarters, providing timely and detailed explanations of results.
* Ensure full compliance with national legislation, including social, environmental, and statutory financial reporting requirements.
* Build and promote a positive company image, safeguarding and strengthening NewCold's position in both domestic and international markets, including through appropriate marketing tools.
* Proactively identify and explore new business activities and opportunities aligned with NewCold's strategic interests.
Who are we looking for?
You have:
* Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Economics or Engineering
* Minimum 7 years experience in Management of an Operational Business Unit or company in the Warehousing, Supply Chain, Transport or Food Production industry in Germany
* Minimum 5 years experience in a Leadership role in fast-paced environment
* Minimum 5 years experience in Change and Transition Management
* Professional Communication & Empathy
* Business Development & Relationship Management
* Fluent in English and German, any other European languages is a plus
Why join NewCold?
At NewCold, our people are our most valuable asset. We take pride in our team-oriented culture, where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
What we offer:
* A supportive and collaborative environment.
* The opportunity for professional growth in a fast-scaling, international company.
* The chance to have real impact and innovate alongside other bright minds.
* The challenge of transforming the future of cold storage and food logistics.
* A strong commitment to employee well-being.
Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting your career, NewCold provides the opportunities and challenges that allow you to grow and excel. Ready to turn your curiosity into impact?
How to apply:
If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please make sure that you leave your CV in English. Suitable candidates will be invited for a first interview with the hiring manager. A second interview will follow with a wider group of NewCold team members.
Can we welcome you on board as our new Country Manager and help continue our successful growth?