About the Role:

• Company:  An Austrian family-owned business and a true “one-stop shop” for customers, providing integrated solutions that streamline processes, reduce interfaces, and optimize internal resources.
• Main Responsibilities:
• Strategic leadership and business growth.
• Process optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Sales team management and expansion.
• E-commerce platform development and digital transformation.
• Strengthening strategic relationships with business partners.
• Overseeing and coordinating a management team of seven people.
• Collaboration with both local and international teams.
• Autonomy in managing internal processes while making key strategic decisions alongside the international management team.
• Ensuring compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement long-term business strategies to drive sustainable growth, expand market presence, and maintain a competitive edge. Foster innovation and lead key business initiatives.
• Business Operations & Optimization: Oversee financial performance, implement cost-optimization strategies, and ensure operational excellence in all company processes.
• Sales Team Management: Adapt and enhance the sales structure to increase market reach and improve access to companies products and services.
• E-commerce & Digital Transformation: Lead the development of the company’s online sales strategy to enhance accessibility and customer engagement.
• Stakeholder & Partner Relations: Maintain and strengthen relationships with key partners, ensuring continuous support for manufacturers and the seamless distribution of high-quality products.
• Future Perspective: In addition to the General Manager role, the selected candidate is expected to transition into the legal administrator of the company (Romania) in the future.

Candidate Profile:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Previous experience as a General Manager, CEO, or similar executive role, with a strong background in managing mid-sized companies.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in a relevant sector The plastic industry but the company is open to professionals from other industries ((e.g., manufacturing, construction, PVC)
• Leadership & Communication Skills:
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive collaboration between departments and external partners.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Languages:
• English: Intermediate to advanced level (mandatory).
• German: Nice to have but not required.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic business environment.
• People-oriented approach with a focus on team development.
• Solution-focused mindset and proactive problem-solving.
• Organizational and decision-making capabilities.

Contract Details:

• Working Schedule: Full-time, on-site in Lerești, Arges, with regular business trips.