Business Development Manager (m/f/d) Food Processing Equipment

Our client is a global and development-strong diagnostics company in the north of North Rhine-Westphalia ,for which we are now looking for a Global Business Development Director (m/f/d).
The company employs over 150 people in Germany at two different locations and it is specialized in microbiological as well as biotechnological solutions and instruments (B2B).The product range of the company includes instruments which are used to analyze the quality of food & beverage products.
As Business Development Manager you would be responsible for the entire Commercial area, Sales and Marketing.
This role requires international willingness to travel and some presence (a couple of days per month) in one of the offices located in the West and East of Germany.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the business unit budget and resources to ensure effective operations
• Develop and coordinate employee KPIs to assist in reaching profit goals
• Work closely with sales organizations and business development partners
• Create and implement business strategies
• Monitor team performance and identify areas for improvement

YOUR PROFILE

• Sound sales and business development knowledge in one of the following markets: food & beverage industry or water and waste water business
• Strong project and influence management skills
• Understanding of various business disciplines: business operations, marketing and establishment and further development of a commercial organization with direct and indirect distribution
• Ability to work in highly dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Highly proficient in spoken and written German and English

YOUR CHANCE

• Your chance to develop a commercial organization in an dynamic environment
• International responsibility with the chance to grow with the business and take over more management responsibility
• A company with products "made in Germany" which is part of a global Group