Managing Director Farm Technologies Italy

Responsibilities / Tasks

Provide strategic direction, people leadership and management of the local Farm Technologies division to maximize the realization of divisional strategic goals.

Act as Point of contact for divisions and/or business units.

Support the development and implementation of the division strategy and enrich these with local insights from customers, markets and local knowledge. Ensure implementation of these plans to drive the business results of GEA.

Develop comprehensive plans, including budgeting and forecasting, to drive the division's go-to-market strategy and operational effectiveness.

Lead strategic planning and implementation of sales and service strategies for the Farm Technologies division within the country.

Based on market analysis, develop the country market and identify potential growth opportunities, both organic and inorganic.

Ensure all GEA activities are in line with the compliance guidelines of GEA.

Harmonize procedures and activities together with the management team and in conjunction with the relevant global functions.

Maintain the Corporate and Company Culture within the Company to drive employee engagement, attraction and retention.

Ensure compliance with corporate policies and local laws. Ensure an effective risk management in conjunction with the management team.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Master’s degree in Business, Management and / or technical discipline MBA strongly preferred

Minimum of 10 years relevant work experience

Strong track record in steering a sales & service organization with a focus on adding sales growth

Advanced understanding in business development and experience in managing complex Change Processes

Familiarity of working in a manufacturing and engineering company with experience of selling not only complex products but also associated value added services

Preferably experience with and knowledge about M&A processes and sound knowledge of legal requirements pertaining to labor law, Health & Safety legislation Financial and Commercial regulations

Italian, English and preferably further languages

Analytical abilities, problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically

Excellent communication and public speaking skills

Leadership competencies (ability to lead & develop internationally and/or culturally diverse teams, strong top line and target orientation with a strong people orientation

Entrepreneurial skills (general manager orientation with a clear drive to strong customer orientation and understanding)

Interpersonal skills (power of persuasion, conviction and well-argued reasoning, proven to maintain & build up relationships and networks with relevant decision makers and stakeholders, strong communicator

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