Country Manager Division Farm Technologies Austria, Switzerland & Southeast Europe

ppGEA is one of the world’s largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other processing sectors. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success — become part of this global team. /p pWe offer challenging responsibilities, a positive working environment within international teams, and attractive opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company. /p pThe Farm Technologies Division develops smart solutions for farmers — today and in the future. Modern dairy farms rely on milking robotics, automation, digitalization, and intelligent systems to achieve profitable and sustainable milk production. GEA supports farmers worldwide with a broad portfolio designed to maximize productivity and milk quality. /p pTo strengthen our team in Switzerland, at location Kirchberg (BE), we are looking to fill the following management position as soon as possible: /p h3Country Manager Division Farm Technologies Austria, Switzerland Southeast Europe (m/f/d) /h3 pLocation: Switzerland (Kirchberg) or Austria (Vienna) /p h3Responsibilities: /h3 ul liLead and develop the Farm Technologies country/subregion organization for Austria, Switzerland Southeast Europe (Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro Kosovo) /li liSupport the development of divisional strategies and enrich them with local customer, market, and country insights /li liFull PL responsibility for all GEA Farm Technologies sales and service activities in ACH SE /li liFurther develop, elaborate, and implement the FT country/sales strategy in alignment with the divisional strategy; manage budgeting and execute sales service activities /li liSupport and develop the GEA FT ACH SEE dealer network /li liAssess the financial performance of small entities compared to importer setups /li liBuild and maintain excellent relationships with customers /li /ul h3Profile and Qualifications: /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, or a technical discipline /li liInternationally experienced expert in sales, service, and general management, with a strong focus on country sales /li liMinimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in an engineering driven environment /li liAdvanced understanding of business development and experience managing complex change processesPreferably experience with legal procedures and knowledge of labor law, Health Safety legislation, and commercial regulations /li liFluent in German and English; French is an advantage /li liStrong analytical abilities, problem?solving skills, and strategic thinking /li liExcellent communication and public speaking skills /li liEntrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership capabilities /li liProven leadership competencies, including the ability to lead and develop internationally and culturally diverse teams /li /ul h3Our Offer /h3 pThis position comes with a highly competitive compensation package, including a performance bonus and a company car for private use. /p pPlease ensure that your application includes all relevant documents, particularly your CV/résumé and supporting certificates/references. /p pGEA Suisse AG /p pFrau Zsofia Treier /p pRecruiter /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr