General Manager GER (all genders)

• Our client is a German subsidiary of a global FMCG player, who is owning several well-known international brands, with leading market positions
• The German subsidiary is acting as a pure Sales & Marketing organisation, generating double-digit million EUR revenue
• The company brands already enjoy high brand awareness and consumer trust, being sold via classical food retailers and discounters
• In recent years the business has developed very positively, but still has significant potential in expanding distribution and product range
• To exploit the given brand and portfolio potential the company is now establishing a General Manager (a.g.) role with focus on implementing a growth agenda, enhancing the portfolio and marketing strategy for GER
• The new GM (a.g.) should be familiar with working in a very international, brand driven environment in a matrix organisation

• Defining and implementing the company’s strategy in Germany
• Developing the brand & product portfolio, based on country specific consumer dynamics and international production capabilities
• Translating strategic market objectives in channel and account specific sales strategies in close alignment with the Sales Director
• Working closely with international brand and innovation teams, consumer intelligence and the supply chain organisation
• Taking responsibility for commercial growth and profitability targets with full P&L responsibility for Germany
• Ensuring compliance with inter-/national regulations and standards
• Managing a small country team (marketing, sales, supply chain coordination, administration), reporting into the Regional VP

• Joining an innovative top brand company, that is constantly setting new trends in the market
• Take on a leadership role in very close cooperation with the Regional VP and other international stakeholders
• Opportunity to work very independently with a wide range of options to capitalize a strong brand portfolio and to shape structures, processes and future oriented developments
• Working in an international environment with high operational excellence level, that supports personal learning and growth
• Uncomplicated and honest communication culture

• Several years in management positions as marketing head or commercial director with experience in P&L management
• Strong competencies in strategic marketing, brand management and market roleouts for A-Brands in FMCG
• Extensive experience with the German consumer market and retail landscape, with good insights into important customer groups
• Experience in portfolio expansion and implementing differentiating brand and marketing strategies
• Entrepreneurial thinking; motivator and team player
• Loyal trustworthy leader with integrity
• Fluent language skills in French and English

If you feel that this position appeals to you with your skills an experience, we look forward to receiving your informative documents in English. Norbert Richter will be happy to advise you by phone at: +49 421 22 33 93 0.

Please send your documents with the reference at jobs@incharge-management.com

Reference: GM-MD
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