General Manager (m/f/d) Sales in Düsseldorf

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

Are you looking for a new position that gives you the freedom to mould your future however you like? Then you will find the Rheinmetall Group to be an attractive employer. When you work for us, you have more than a job. With your skills and ideas, you have the opportunity to make an impact.

SOLUTIONS FOR A CHANGING WORLD

Megatrends such as urbanization, climate change, and the increasing level of risk around the world are making the desire for mobility and security ever stronger. With our cutting-edge technologies in the automotive and defence sectors, we ensure the mobility and security of modern society.

Join us. Let us work together to devise solutions that turn change into opportunity.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Participate and contribute towards the formulation of the strategic business imperatives of the Company
• Ensure continuous expansion of the Company sales/business footprint worldwide
• Implement sales structures that will ensure expanded worldwide market presence
• Responsible for the structure, appointment and development of a professional world class Business Development and Sales team
• Establishment of an interactive business process with Corporate entities worldwide (Europe, Middle East, Far East, etc) in order to further develop market and sales opportunities
• Single point of responsibility in the Company for the development of strategic order intake initiatives and three to five year forecasts
• Implement and manage mitigation plans to address business risks
• Part of the integrated RDM business team responsible for the three year business forecast of the Company with specific reference to the Sales an Order Intake forecasts
• Assist rest of Company with support and information on market developments to ensure new product development
• Ensure compliance with Company Policies and Procedures
• Continuous interaction with international clients and business partners to support ongoing business, foster business relationships and develop new opportunities.
• Interaction and liaison with RWM Business Development and Sales.
• Analysis of trends in global defence markets
• Development of new business initiatives with the aim of establishment of alliances, partnerships and joint ventures with International Companies

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Business and/or Marketing degree
• Business development and sales experience (10 years)
• Proven strategic business leader with a track record of concluding complex business transactions (10 years)
• Experience in leading negotiations teams in multi million dollar deals (10 years)
• An entrepreneurial ability to see past the normal and develop new business channels for the future (10 years)
• Assessment and development of New Business Opportunities and present those to the Executive and Board.
• Proven track record of leading and managements of teams (10 years)
• Proven track record of exposure and interaction with customers worldwide (10 years)
• Knowledge of the Defence Industry and exposure to international business (10 years)
• An innovative and creative solution orientation
• Strong negotiation and project management (planning and organising) abilities

At Rheinmetall, your strengths and experience are worth something. We also highly value diversity and equal opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application.

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