Lead commercial activities across Germany for a global industrial automation technology innovator and also take on co-MD and P&L responsibilities in the near future.
This will suit an exceptional senior B2B sales leader with a successful track record in international, high-performance companies, with a strong people development focus and low ego.
The Opportunity:
You’ve likely purchased or used products touched by Videojet Technologies this week. From freshness dating to track and trace coding, our printing and laser marking solutions help ensure food, beverages, pharmaceutical and other products are authentic and safe.
Following an extensive onboarding immersion and transition period the jobholder will lead the commercial teams in Germany, comprising 50 associates (field sales, customer care, post-sales orders, technical sales etc). Reporting to the Senior Commercial Director – Central Europe, this is a hybrid position with at least 2 days a week in our Limberg office near Frankfurt and regular travel across Germany to meet customers.
The Commercial Lead will develop and execute transformative growth strategies that leverage Videojet’s strong business and technology foundation. You’ll deliver country revenue, cost and profit targets, provide inspirational leadership and maximise our “win as a team” spirit, accelerate solutions sales growth, enhance customer satisfaction, manage country working capital, and ensure accurate revenue and order forecasting.
In time there is further scope to take on additional co-Managing Director Germany responsibilities.
The Ideal Candidate
Progressive sales leadership and a proven track record of devising winning commercial strategies and driving growth in high performance B2B organizations (P&L an advantage)
Inspirational leader focused on developing talent and building engaged teams
Energetic, resilient, analytical, excellent communication skills (fluent German and English)
Lives within commutable distance of Limburg and willing to travel frequently across Germany
An undergraduate degree is required; an MBA is preferred
About Videojet
Videojet is a mature, global leading provider of product marking and coding technology solutions to companies in a range of sectors including food & beverages and pharmaceutical (i.e., consumption dates on packaged goods etc).
Videojet has over 4000 associates worldwide and is part of Veralto (www.veralto.com | 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 Veralto’s vibrant global network of >16,500 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 you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™ — and building rewarding careers along the way.
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