General Manager mfd Saudi Arabia - Departer Deutschland GmbH

As an internationally oriented German HR consultancy for the recruitment of multinational professionals Departer possesses a longstanding expertise in the core markets of Germany Greater China the Middle East and Australia. Through our regionally established offices in Dubai Brisbane and Hamburg we are valued as a reliable recruitment partner by numerous companies.

Our worldwide operating German client stands for high quality flow control products and solutions. The company is committed to provide exceptional customer service and innovative solutions to clients across various industries. As our client expands its operations the company is seeking a proactive and experienced General Manager (m/f/d) to establish the Saudi Arabian entity and to drive the companys growth and success. The General Manager (m/f/d) will play a key role in overseeing all aspects of the companys operations strategy and financial performance. The position holders (m/f/d) primary responsibility will be to develop and execute business plans drive sales foster a culture of excellence and ensure the achievement of the companys shortterm and longterm objectives.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Provide visionary leadership and set clear goals strategies and direction for the organization in alignment with the overall business vision in Saudi Arabia
• Full P&L responsibility and management of internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and implement business plans budgets and sales strategies to drive revenue growth and market penetration
• Establish a state of the art sales and technical service organization
• Evaluate market trends industry competition and customer needs to identify opportunities and drive innovation
• Oversee daytoday operations ensuring efficiency productivity and adherence to quality standards
• Lead the sales to achieve sales targets and expand the customer base
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers partners and stakeholders
• Identify new business opportunities and cultivate strategic partnerships to foster growth and revenue diversification
• Analyze financial data and monitor profitability ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards
• Recruit train and develop a highperforming team fostering a positive and inclusive work environment
• Set performance expectations conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback to team members
• Encourage professional development and promote a culture of continuous learning
• Ensure adherence to all local regulations laws and company policies
• Manage licensing permits and other legal requirements related to business operations
• Mitigate risks and implement measures to ensure compliance with applicable standards

To be successful in this role you should have the following skills and experiences:

• Bachelors degree in Industrial or Chemical Engineering or a related field
• At least ten years of relevant management experience in a leadership role in a technical industry required preferably in the automation sector
• Working experience in global organization required
• Strong sales background combined with a solid understanding of the EPC contractor market
• Strong understanding of the Saudi Arabian market and business environment
• Saudi Arabian citizen / nationality preferred
• Proficiency in English and Arabic language skills are a must
• Exceptional strategic thinking problemsolving and decisionmaking abilities
• Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth and achieving business targets
• Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Solution driven personality with intercultural sensitivity
• Selfmotivated team player with organizational development skills
• Willingness to frequently travel within Saudi Arabia