Managing Director Slovakia& Czech Republic

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the overall executive leadership of the Business. Responsible for developing a strategic plan to advance the company's mission and objectives, and for driving revenue, profitability, and growth. Responsible for providing and communicating a clear vision for the Business.
• Strong and effective leadership of the Testing and Inspection Activities in Slovakia in line with company objectives and strategy.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• In conjunction with programs and standards set by the Subregional Manager, is responsible for the overall leadership in the affiliate on behalf of all SGS Businesses.
• Responsible for developing a strategic plan to advance SGS mission and objectives, and for driving growth, revenue and profitability.
• Responsible to provide and communicate a clear vision for the Business
• Responsible for driving revenue and profitability, regularly reviewing business performance and implementing actions to ensure achievement of targets
• Be close to the market and competition in order to identify and explore opportunities for growth (new services & acquisitions) to expand SGS Market share in the affiliate
• Sets overall performance goals and standards for performance in all areas of the business, developing Key Performance Indicators to measure achievement of results
• Support international sales activity led directly by the Businesses
• Ensure competitive pricing in line with business guidelines
• Create and support the optimal structure to deliver growth and profitability
• Build the best teams to help support and drive the business
• Lead the Management team in all aspects of their business Management and personnel development
• Ensure clear business plans are in place (covering all aspects of the business – commercial and operations) for each business line
• Oversee company operations to insure production efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources
• Communicate with the Subregional Manager, Functions and peers to share resources and ideas
• Create and sustain a culture of achieving excellence
• Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, such as government officials, customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Act as the SGS ambassador to promote SGS brand to the customer
• Ensure consistent service delivery quality according to customer feedback
• Implement group standard processes and policies in the country related to IT, HR, Legal, Compliance, Finance, OI, etc.
• Operate to the highest standards of ethics, in accordance with the SGS Statement of Integrity
• Identify, assess, develop, coach and promote high potential employees
• Minimize costs without compromising sales and service delivery
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

PROFILE

Education (Essential)

• College degree in management, marketing, or sales, and/or minimum 10 years direct operational/management experience in same or related product line (testing & inspection). In-depth knowledge of company operational procedures is required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Must be able to meet the following performance requirements:

• Attend work regularly and predictably.
• Work independently and without supervision.
• Coordinate many activities simultaneously, and deal with a steady stream of seemingly conflicting requests/priorities.
• Maintain a sense of entrepreneurship, as well as a high sense of urgency.
• Have proven leadership skills and be able to coordinate and motivate many teams toward a common goal. Must take ownership of objectives and hold self-accountable.
• Maintain adequate knowledge of technology relating the position, good understanding of the country's environment and business practices.
• Be analytical.
• Work well under pressure.
• Be available for night and weekend work.
• Be available for travel.
• Have excellent communications and interpersonal relations skill, able to interact with clients and public officials, at all levels
• Able to interact with clients and public officials, at all levels
• Fluent in Slovak and English, both written and verbal

COMPETENCIES

• Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Financial Acumen
• Operational management
• Business Development
• Communication
• Problem Solving