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An exceptional opportunity to lead the Germany commercial business of a high-performance global instrumentation & technology company that protects water quality around the world.
This role is suitable for a General Manager / Senior Commercial Leader with a B2B technology or equipment sales background, experience in owning P&L, developing large teams (including managers), and delivering accelerated growth.
The Opportunity
Motivated by climate change and global health issues, at Hach (www.hach.com), a Veralto company, we work with customers to find innovative technologies that ensure water safety and environmental protection.
Based remotely in Germany (preferably Düsseldorf or Berlin), and visiting customers and associates 2-3 days a week, the General Manager – Germany will hold P&L responsibility and lead a commercial team of approximately 100 associates across sales and customer care.
The GM will develop and implement growth strategies, contribute to strategic planning, provide inspirational leadership, and drive sales growth, customer service, profitability, and market share.
Typical Responsibilities
* Achieve revenue, cost, profit, and working capital targets.
* Develop and execute strategies for accelerated growth and customer satisfaction.
* Build strong relationships internally and externally to foster teamwork and collaboration.
* Lead and motivate teams, fostering professional development and engagement.
* Act as the Managing Director of the local entity in Germany.
Qualifications and Skills
* Progressive commercial experience with a sales background and P&L leadership in large-scale, international B2B organizations, preferably in hardware, technology instrumentation, or diagnostics.
* Proven track record of driving growth, customer acquisition, and market share expansion.
* Experienced leader managing managers, providing inspiration, coaching, and mentorship.
* Strategic and tactical thinking with market analysis and strategy development skills.
* Strong operational, analytical, and data-driven mindset.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in German and English.
* Willingness to travel across Germany 2-3 days a week.
* Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Master’s preferred.
About Hach
We are committed to addressing climate change and global health by developing innovative water safety technologies. More about us: https://www.hach.com/about-us
Hach is part of Veralto (www.veralto.com | NYSE: VLTO), a Fortune 500 company dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food, and medicine.
Joining Veralto means becoming part of a vibrant global network of over 16,500 associates, working in a purpose-driven environment that impacts vital resources and offers growth opportunities.
Additional Information
We do not accept unsolicited assistance from headhunters or recruitment firms. Resumes submitted without a signed agreement will be the property of Veralto, and no fee will be paid in case of hire.
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