FOOD ASSOCIATION WITH HIGH VISIBILITY
- Our client is an established trade association that represents its member companies in dealings with policymakers, the business community, the retail sector, and the general public
- As a recognized voice in its industry, the association monitors relevant political and economic developments and actively shapes the framework conditions for its members
- As part of a succession plan, we are seeking a compelling leader to serve as Managing Director (m/f/d) who combines strategic vision with strong operational execution skills
- We are seeking a leader who not only projects a compelling image externally but also provides strong internal leadership and achieves sustainable success in collaboration with the Executive Board, members, and the team
YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Overall responsibility for the strategic and operational management of the association, as well as for shaping the organization’s future direction
- Close and trusting collaboration at all times with the Executive Board, expert committees, and member companies
- Representing the association’s interests in dealings with policymakers, the media, the business community, and the public, as well as the targeted development and positioning of relevant future-oriented topics with key stakeholders
- Management of the association’s projects, events, and initiatives
- Retaining existing members and recruiting new members and strategic partners
- Leading and developing the association’s office; fostering a team-oriented, high-performing work culture; and supporting innovation and digitalization within the association’s operations
- Responsibility for personnel, budget, and finances; the Managing Director reports to the association’s Executive Board and works closely with the Chairperson
YOUR OPPORTUNITIES
- A leadership role with high visibility and direct access to key decision-makers in politics and business
- Shaping significant future issues in economic and social policy
- Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the strategic development of an established association
- A high degree of autonomy and personal discretion
- Collaboration with dedicated volunteer committees and a qualified team
- Attractive working conditions as well as modern and flexible work models
YOUR PROFILE
- Several years of professional and leadership experience in a comparable position, with expertise in engaging with political decision-makers, associations, companies, and the media
- Comprehensive expertise in advocacy, communication, public affairs, or stakeholder management, combined with a strong network in political and business circles
- Political acumen regarding issues and interests, combined with strong communication skills and a strategic, entrepreneurial mindset
- Ability to reconcile differing interests and develop viable solutions
- Experience in the systematic development of teams and employees
- Excellent communication skills in German and English
- A successfully completed college degree, ideally in economics, political science, law, communication, or social sciences
We look forward to getting to know you
If your skills and experience align with this position, we look forward to receiving your detailed application materials. Manfred Wulf will be happy to advise you by phone at +49 421 22 33 93 0.
Please send your application materials to bewerbung@incharge-management.com with
Reference: VGF-BE
Information on earliest start date/salary expectations
We will, of course, treat your application materials and personal data as strictly confidential. We will only forward them to our client after receiving your explicit approval.
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