General Manager Germany (f/m/d)

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 will suit a General Manager / Senior Commercial Leader from a B2B technology or equipment sales background who has owned P&L developed large teams (including managers) and consistently delivered accelerated growth.

The Opportunity

Motivated by the highest possible stakes of climate change and global health at Hach () a Veralto company were working together with customers to find innovative technologies that guarantee the safety of our water and our environment.

Based remotely in Germany (preferably Dsseldorf or Berlin) and visiting with customers and associates 2 to 3 days a week the General Manager Germany will hold P&L responsibility and lead a commercial group of 100 associates across sales and customer care.

The jobholder will develop and execute transformative growth strategies and customer plans that leverage Hachs strong business and technology foundation. The GM will input to strategic planning provide inspirational leadership accelerate sales growth of Hachs solutions deliver exceptional services to the customer-installed base embrace lean methodology and enhance profitability and market share.

In this role a typical day will look like:

• Deliver Country Business Target Revenue costs and profits as well as Country Working Capital
• Develop and execute commercial strategies to achieve accelerated growth targets while increasing customer satisfaction.
• Be an active communicator throughout the organization build strong relationships with teams peers Senior Management and Global stakeholders to maximize our win as a team spirit
• Provide outstanding leadership that promotes followership professional development and engagement through shared purpose and values
• Act as the Managing Director of the local entity in Germany

Education Background and Skill Requirements:

• Progressive commercial experience including a sales background and P&L business leadership within largescale international B2B organizations (ideally hardware / technology instrumentation / diagnostic tools etc)
• Demonstrated track record of driving commercial growth with a focus on customer acquisition market share expansion and operating margins
• Seasoned leader and a manager of managers ideally on a national scale providing inspiration coaching and mentorship to multiple sales/services leaders
• Has both strategic and tactical capabilities can analyze the market competitors and company strengths and weaknesses while designing winning commercial strategies
• Strong operational and analytical mindset. Comfortable managing a complex high-performance and KPI-driven business with a strong focus on data reporting and continuous improvement
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills (speak fluent German and English)
• Flexible to travel across Germany 2-3 days a week
• Bachelors degree required MBA or Masters preferred

About Hach

Motivated by the highest possible stakes of climate change and global health were working together within a rapidly digitizing industry to find innovative technologies that guarantee the safety of our water and our environment. More about us: is proud to part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto ( NYSE: VLTO) a Fortune 500 $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water safe food and medicine and trusted essential goods.

When you join Veraltos vibrant global network of >16500 associates you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on and where youll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset pursue your ambitions and grow your career. Together were Safeguarding the Worlds Most Vital Resources and building rewarding careers along the way.

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