General Manager

Reference: i420

Client: Our client is one of the Dutch subsidiaries of a multinational in medical devices, headquartered in Europe and focused to enable healthcare providers to better diagnose, treat and manage patients. This Dutch legal entity is based in the centre of The Netherlands and employs around 55 staff. To lead this company we are looking for a General Manager.

Job description: Reporting to the Regional Executive Manager Benelux & Nordic you will grow the business through the continued implementation of a comprehensive sales and marketing strategy for the Dutch region in alignment with the regional, European and global strategy. You are responsible for profit and loss of the organization, exceeding revenue targets and marketing programs, securing the annual strategic imperatives and maintaining selling and marketing expenses within budgeted levels. Your varied brief also includes strong leadership to the team, including recruitment, training and evaluation, you are their visionary and change agent. You participate in the regional activities of this global player and coordinate your tactics with other Managers in the Benelux/Nordic region.

Requirements:

  • A relevant university degree in IT, Healthcare or Engineering, followed by business degree.
  • 10-15 years of post-qualification top business-to-business sales experience in Healthcare industry, preferably within the international Healthcare market with a large revenue target and a successful track record of exceptional results.
  • Experience with healthcare providers like hospitals, private clinics etc.
  • Experience with diverse cultures is preferred; experience with working in an (American) multinational is a plus.
  • Dynamic personality, with strong vision and spine, execution driven.
  • High intellect with proven ability to translate theory into practice.
  • Outstanding people manager.
  • Astute mind with sharp business insight, Effective negotiating skills.
  • Top quality sales and marketing skills, with proven commercial track record.
  • Strong leadership skills, ability to take sharp decisions and increase team spirit, taskmaster.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a broad set of disciplines.
  • Diplomatic and flexible approach.
  • Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English.
  • Ability to make good decisions where information is scarce or confused and to drill down to the real issues quickly and effectively.
  • Able to work effectively in a matrix environment..

Features: In this multilateral position you will get plenty of opportunities to take initiatives within an informal and dynamic environment. Our client is active in a competitive market in which customer-focus, quality and prompt service are essential. The organization offers a complete compensation and benefits package. We will only select the best. 
Location: The Netherlands

Consultant: Jolanda Bijl

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