PpOur client is a bpremier Belgian multinational /b and a global trailblazer in bhigh-performance polymer safety solutions /b for industrial and sporting environments. Since 1999, they have set the international gold standard in impact protection, operating across b80 countries /b with a strategic presence in Europe, North America, and Japan. Renowned for their baward-winning design and sustainable innovation /b, they protect people and infrastructure for the world’s leading brands in logistics, aviation, and manufacturing. Joining this bmarket-leading organization /b means becoming part of a forward-thinking team of 280 professionals dedicated to engineering a safer, more resilient future through cutting‑edge technology and circular economy principles. /p pWe are currently looking for a bGENERAL MANAGER /b for this market leader, who will be the primary architect of the division's success, balancing high-level strategic vision with hands‑on leadership. /p h3Core Objectives /h3 ul libPL Strategic Growth: /b Assume full profit and loss responsibility while translating the corporate vision into actionable local strategic plans and efficient business processes. /li libSales Excellence: /b Optimize the sales concept in alignment with global standards, leveraging your expertise in bfield coaching /b and bKey Account Management /b to hit aggressive targets. /li libOperational Integrity: /b Ensure total compliance with inter-company agreements and corporate policies, maintaining transparent reporting directly to the bSales Manager Europe /b and the bExecutive Committee /b. /li libBusiness Expansion: /b Continuously gather market intelligence to refine strategies that protect, develop, and extend the Group’s market footprint. /li /ul h3Key Responsibilities /h3 ul libLeadership Culture: /b Manage day-to-day operations and foster a motivating corporate environment that promotes commitment, professional growth, and high performance. /li libCross‑Functional Oversight: /b Supervise HR, Marketing, and Finance departments in close coordination with Headquarters to ensure organizational alignment. /li libTalent Development: /b Partner with the Executive Committee to recruit, mentor, and develop future talent, ensuring the long‑term scalability of the business unit. /li libProcess Optimization: /b Collaborate with local and international teams to drive continuous improvement in quality and workflow efficiency. /li libGovernance Ethics: /b Act as a steward of the company’s interests, ensuring all activities are conducted with the highest level of diligence, loyalty, and ethical integrity. /li libForecasting Performance: /b Monitor regional sales targets and provide diligent, prompt reporting to the CEO regarding business affairs and operational milestones. /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 ul liMaster's Degree level (e.g. towards business administration, organisational studies, or similar); /li liAt least 7+ years of relevant work experience in: /li ul licompanies that excel in bproduct leadership strategy /b; /li libfast growing companies /b; /li libcommercial and technically oriented /b companies; /li lifamily owned businesses with an bHQ abroad /b; /li limanaging and motivating employees, implementing and executing strategy (bfull PL responsibility /b), working with a bhead office abroad /b; /li /ul liExcellent bcommunication skills /b (directing, influencing, convincing, listening, persevering where necessary, style flexibility); /li libEntrepreneurial skills /b (seeing opportunities, drawing up and adjusting strategy, power of execution, reachable and down to earth); /li liStrong borganisational skills /b (applying structure by means of processes and procedures and actually following them, data-driven); /li liProficiency in btranslating corporate strategies into clear actions /b for the business unit, with execution driven by the lead‑by‑example principle; /li libLead by example /b in promoting the following bcompany values: Positivity, Passion, Connection, Agility and Trustworthy /b; /li liLanguage proficient in bEnglish /b. /li /ul h3Why apply? /h3 ul liFurther develop yourself in an innovative and bdynamic company that is growing rapidly /b; /li liA challenging and varied job where bpersonal initiative is highly valued /b; /li liAn binspiring career /b in a bstrongly collegial team atmosphere /b where open communication is key; /li liA bmodern working environment /b with easy accessibility; /li libAnd of course, an attractive salary with additional benefits. /b /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr