VP BSI Europe

ASSA ABLOY was founded in 1994 and is the global leader in access solutions. We are 63000 employees in more than 70 countries around the world with a uniquely decentralized business model. We have leading positions in areas such as efficient door openings trusted identities and entrance automation. Our innovative access solutions help people feel safe and secure so that they can experience a more open world.

Our Vision

To be the global leader in providing innovative access solutions that help people feel safe and secure so that they can experience a more open world.

Our Mission

Guided by empowerment innovation and integrity our mission is to build sustainable shareholder value create added value for customers partners and end-users foster a worldleading organization where people succeed and conduct business ethically compliantly and sustainably.

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems offers solutions for an efficient and safe flow of goods and people. Our range includes a wide portfolio of automatic doors industrial doors quick roll doors hangar doors loading and docking systems and service. Entrance Systems has a turnover of approx. 4.6 BEUR and approx. 16000 employees.

The route to market is both direct and indirect with ASSA ABLOY as the main brand in the direct channel and a number of additional brands in the indirect channel. Entrance systems is a global organization with four business segments: Pedestrian Industrial Residential and Perimeter Security. Industrial is the largest segment.

Business Segment Industrial

BSI develops promotes and sells products and services to our Industrial customers - Industrial Doors Docks and High-Speed Doors through electricity hydraulics and connection - We are a segment focusing on business across Europe and have product development manufacturing sales installation and service.

BSI is currently looking to fill an exciting role of Vice President & Head of BSI Europe where you will be heading up the European region for the segment. The European scope is around 1.1 BEuro with 5600 employees. The business model in Europe covers supply chain sales installation and service. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our business operations to ensure efficient and effective delivery of our products and services to our customers.

The successful candidate will manage all aspects of the European business including R&D manufacturing installation field operations service finance sales marketing and human resources. The role reports directly to the Executive Vice President and Head of Entrance Systems and will be responsible for leading and managing a large international team of employees and subcontractors to achieve business objectives.

You will also have full responsibility for the management and execution of the BSI strategy implementation for Europe as well as responsibility for delivering specific projects and processes across the segment.

We offer a competitive salary benefits package and opportunities for career growth and advancement. Location-wise we are flexible within Europe as extensive travel will be required. If you have the experience and qualifications we are looking for we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop strategic plans and then implement and drive these in the BSI Europe organization to achieve business objectives and ensure operational efficiency.

• Identify and pursue opportunities for business growth and expansion.

• Ensure the follow up of KPIs and profitability development across the region for BSI always striving for improvements.

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders.

• Lead manage and motivate a large European team of employees and subcontractors to achieve business objectives.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies including Environmental Health and Safety.

• Monitor and analyze financial statements and performance metrics to make data-driven decisions.

• Develop and manage budgets forecasts and financial reports.

• Evaluate and implement modern technologies and tools to improve business operations.

• Continuously evaluate and improve business processes and procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.

• Contribute to and engage in building an organizational culture based on our vales Empowerment Innovation and Integrity for BSI and the European region.

• Act as a company ambassador to promote the company and its services.
  

Desired skills and experience:

• Bachelors degree in business administration management or related field (Masters degree preferred).

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a senior management role in a related industry.

• Proven experience in managing a large team of employees and achieving business objectives.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

• English language proficient both written and spoken.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Proven ability to make data-driven decisions.

• Strong financial management skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices and experience of working in a European context.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic plans driving ambitious growth targets and achieving business objectives.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Able to handle ambiguity managing and influencing stakeholders using tact and diplomacy to create impact.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access return we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces physical and virtual safer more secure and easier to access.

As an employer we value results not titles or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions supporting them with regular feedback training and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact and we encourage them to grow their role locally regionally or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board its important to us to have diverse inclusive teams and we value different perspectives and experiences.