Our client is one of the world's largest manufacturers of technical durable and semidurable equipment with approximately 8,000 employees in 50 countries and an innovative product line for industrial, professional and private customers alike. With 85% of all products launched within the last five years, research and development are among the most important factors contributing to regular growth across all continents. Continuous investment in quality, marketing, and design as well as high involvement in sports and the communities of operation make this company a well-known brand and a most attractive employer to work for

Country Manager Colombia (m/f) for

International Market Leader B2C and B2B

Position

For its expanding sales operations in Colombia, currently through distributors only, our client is looking for a Managing Director / CEO in charge of establishing and developing an independent subsidiary in the country. In this position you will report to the Group Sales Director at headquarters in Germany. Building up and managing a team starting with around 6 - 8 employees (with around 35 – 40 employees targeted in two years time), this exciting position will be responsible for

positioning and establishing a strong sales and marketing structure organized through direct sales as well as dealer development, expansion of after sales activities, strong advertising and marketing campaigns

hiring, managing and developing employees, structures and processes with a drive for continuous and ambitious growth - both in sales and profit,

contributing to a comprehensive and customer driven product management strategy regarding products and overall services (technical, financial etc),

representing the company towards customers, trade associations, communities of operation, business partners and within global corporate management bodies,

participating in the preparation of the annual sales and marketing budget and giving recommendations on price, discount and credit lines along with company guidelines and budget,

working closely with colleagues in the various departments other Latin American subsidiaries and Germany.

Qualification

This high profile position requires a technical or commercial degree as well as at least eight years of prior sales and management experience, ideally in commercial durable / semi durable businesses (like construction or material handling equipment, tools and vehicles, building material, outdoor and gardening devices and the like). Prior international work experience and fluency in English and Spanish is required, a background both in B2B and in B2C sales and marketing processes would be desired for the job.

Personally you pursue a creative, yet structured and reliable way of work with pronounced competencies for building and sustaining long term client and employee relations. You are target driven and pro-active, you possess excellent presentation and negotiation skills, and you enjoy working within an international, high quality, customer oriented and complex commercial environment.

Perspective

The position offers the chance to work in an exciting technical and international environment with the chance of quickly growing a successful business in the country.

If you feel intrigued by this opportunity, please send your CV and a cover letter stating your motivation and related prior experiences with reference number ipA5043 to candidates@interpool-personal.de. If you have any questions, please contact Ms Anne Schwarz or Corinna Frese at +49 - 30 - 40 50 416 13.

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For its expanding sales operations in Colombia, currently through distributors only, our client is looking for a Managing Director / CEO in charge of establishing and developing an independent subsidiary in the country. In this position you will report to the Group Sales Director at headquarters in Germany. Building up and managing a team starting with around 6 - 8 employees (with around 35 – 40 employees targeted in two years time), this exciting position will be responsible for

positioning and establishing a strong sales and marketing structure organized through direct sales as well as dealer development, expansion of after sales activities, strong advertising and marketing campaigns

hiring, managing and developing employees, structures and processes with a drive for continuous and ambitious growth - both in sales and profit,

contributing to a comprehensive and customer driven product management strategy regarding products and overall services (technical, financial etc),

representing the company towards customers, trade associations, communities of operation, business partners and within global corporate management bodies,

participating in the preparation of the annual sales and marketing budget and giving recommendations on price, discount and credit lines along with company guidelines and budget,

This high profile position requires a technical or commercial degree as well as at least eight years of prior sales and management experience, ideally in commercial durable / semi durable businesses (like construction or material handling equipment, tools and vehicles, building material, outdoor and gardening devices and the like). Prior international work experience and fluency in English and Spanish is required, a background both in B2B and in B2C sales and marketing processes would be desired for the job.

The position offers the chance to work in an exciting technical and international environment with the chance of quickly growing a successful business in the country.

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