Managing Director Sales & Operations

The organisation

Our client is a leading supplier in the metals industry, specializing in providing innovative and high-quality desulfurization solutions and performance-boosting additives. Engineered in Switzerland, their products enhance efficiency, extend refractory life, and minimize material consumption. By implementing their solutions, a significant reduction in CO2 emissions is achieved, making production processes more environmentally friendly. With significant global presence and unwavering commitment to research and development, they strive to consistently deliver top-tier products that drive industrial performance and foster a sustainable future in the metals industry.

The position

Ocean Recruitment is a recruitment company dedicated to the chemical and raw materials industry. For one of our clients we are searching for a Managing Director Sales & Operations.

Leading commercial job in a global company supplying materials to the steel and aluminium industry. Leadership and sales skills are essential in this entrepreneurial role for a experienced and knowledgeable person with an active network.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Take a leading role in developing and executing a growth strategy.
• Drive sales growth through new client acquisition and deal closing.
• Participate in customer visits and exhibitions.
• Manage the sales teams and oversee marketing campaigns, conferences, exhibitions, etc.
• Supervise operations at the processing facilities ensuring efficient and effective operations.
• Lead product development for metallurgic applications and commercial implementation.

Candidate profile

You are a self-motivated, target-driven leader able to spearhead the sales strategy and manage sales teams. Your primary focus will be on driving sales, adopting a proactive and ambitious approach to client relationships. Additionally, you will employ your technical mindset and leadership abilities to support operational aspects at processing facilities. Your robust leadership should be balanced with attentive listening skills and a positive, service-minded attitude. The ideal candidate will have experience
working independently in an international industrial environment, with a proven track record in leading sales teams.

You have an engineering degree, preferably with a specialisation in metallurgy with additional qualification in
Business Administration -OR- a solid a degree in Business with further education and proficiency in a relevant technical discipline.

Furthermore:

• Proficiency in English. Fluency in any other language, preferably German, is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel.
• 7+ years of experience in international sales into the metal industry.
• Expertise in key industries such as Steel or Primary and/or Secondary Aluminium.
• Proven track record of implementing new products.

The offer

The ideal candidate will be offered an excellent package. Besides the package the candidate will get:

• Challenging and innovative environment in a strong team and modern infrastructure.
• Possibility to grow your potential.
• High degree of autonomy.
• Option to move to Switzerland.

Interested?

You can apply for this position by using the link below.