General Manager (f/m/x) at Anton Paar Southern Africa

Responsibilities:

• Leading the Sales and Service Subsidiary in South Africa, overseeing a team of over 50 employees
• Developing and implementing comprehensive business strategies aligned with company objectives
• Maintaining continuous communication and collaboration with the Regional director for EMEA and the headquarters
• Implementing and monitoring relevant processes to ensure operational excellence
• Identifying and capitalizing on new market opportunities
• Continuous improvement of sales and service activities
• Planning and controlling annual sales and cost budgets
• Providing strong leadership and fostering the professional development of the team
• Ensuring compliance with company processes, policies, and regulations.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a General Manager or Sales Director, preferably in the instrumentation/process industry
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, or a related field. An additional degree in Economics is advantageous
• Extensive experience in B2B sales management
• In-depth understanding of sales and service management processes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute result-oriented sales strategies
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Profound knowledge of the South African market