Sub Regional Managing Director

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 95,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• In conjunction with programs and standards set by the HEAD EUROPE, is responsible for the overall leadership in the sub-region on behalf of all SGS Businesses.
• To develop and lead the strategic and Operational plans to achieve the SGS mission and objectives in the Sub Region.
• To provide and communicate a clear vision for the Business lines and driving profitability and growth in the cluster of countries.

Specific Responsibilities

• Master in Business Management or equivalent
• 10-15 years direct operational/management experience including 5 years in a multi-business entity
• Collaborate with business/geography to develop a medium-term growth strategy and annual business plans
• Ensure consistent service delivery quality according to customer feedback
• Implement group standard processes in the country related to IT, HR, Legal, Compliance, Finance, H&S, 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
• Responsible for driving revenue and maintaining agreed upon profit targets and regularly review business performance against budget targets and implement actions to ensure achievement of targets including the development of key metrics by which to constantly measure business success
• Expand SGS Market share in the sub-region
• Ensure competitive pricing in line with business guidelines
• Be close to the market and competition to identify and explore opportunities for growth (new services & acquisitions)
• Support international sales activity led directly by the Businesses
• Take Management and Strategy decisions to improve performance
• 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.
• Communicate with the HEAD EUROPE, EVP’s, Functions and peers to share resources and ideas
• Create and sustain a culture of achieving excellence
• Act as the SGS ambassador to promote SGS brand to the customer

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Able to Head coordinate and motivate teams toward a common goal
• Able to Head coordinate several activities simultaneously
• Able to translate strategy into pragmatic action plans and execute
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, at all levels
• Able to interact with clients and public officials, at all levels
• Energy to motivate Management teams to always deliver results
• Acts quickly and decisively; able to make tough calls.
• Demands and shares success
• Works well under pressure
• International exposure and flexibility, including travel
• Fluent English.
• Mastery of risk management and financials
• Applies judgment and acts according to the SGS standards of ethics and integrity

Leadership Competencies:

• Thinks Strategically – Understands the internal/external environment impacting future business direction. Clarifies critical priorities to create business value. Assesses potential risks.
• Influences Internally & Externally – Seeks to understand others’ needs and interests to build trust. Convinces others to change the way they think and act. Tailors his/her message to the audiences’ needs. Generates engagement and commitment from others.
• Builds High Performance Teams – Aligns team members in company culture, vision, values and expectations. Seeks out and leverages team members’ diverse ideas, strengths, and experience. Holds self and team members accountable for results. Recognizes team successes to build team spirit and motivation. Man-ages conflict in a pragmatic and constructive manner.
• Leads in Uncertainty – Advances problems towards resolution despite ambiguity. Takes calculated risks to move the business forward. Makes confident and timely decisions despite incomplete information or adverse factors. Works well under pressure.
• Delivers Superior Results – Sets higher standards of performance. Fosters a sense of urgency to exceed tar-gets. Works to exceed customers’ expectations. Strives for operational excellence. Delivers short-term wins that build on long-term goal.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.