Branch Manager Hungary
Our client is a 'Global specialist in horticulture' for 140 years. The Hungarian branch (located in Hódmezővásárhely) is a 30 years old very well established player in HU,RO,BG and the remaining South-East European countries. They are a leading supplier to the professional horticulture sector with a clear vision for the future.
As a Branch manager, you are responsible for the implementations of the planned goals and commercial activities of the Hungarian branch of the company. In cooperation with the sales, administrative and technical team, you will sustain improvement in quality and yield to meet the needs of the Hungarian horticultural market. Together with the European Commercial Director, you will be responsible for sales by developing a winning strategic and operational plan.
Tasks:
- Overseeing all day-to-day corporate affairs, including planning, organizing, and coordinating.
- Being responsible forall operational and commercial activities of the branch in Hungary;
- Reporting directly to the European Sales Manager.
- Creating a business environment where it’s possible for the company to hire, manage and develope all employees in both business and job specific competencies.
- The main aim is to make profit by managing the staff, setting and achieving business goals.
- Managing resources with the right balance for short-term business results and long-term sustainable development
Feature summary:
- Coordinate and supervise business activities based on distribution, pricing and sales of products and services.
- Develop and implement product marketing strategies, including advertising campaigns and sales promotions.
- Manage the budget by reviewing financial statements, sales reports, activity reports, and other performance data and act accordingly.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policy.
- Make recommendations on equipment and suggest areas for improvement based on daily practice.
- Collaborate with industry-leading horticultural products.
- Build and maintain good personal relationships with key customers and other relevant industry partners such as greenhouse builders, seed companies, nurseries, authorities, horticultural press.
- Implement strategies to increase market share.
- Management of multinational staff in consultation with the European Trade Manager.
Are you suitable candidate, because you have:
- Degree in horticulture/economy is an advantage.
- 5 to 10 years relevant work experience.
- Knowledge of / experience with the Hungarian agricultural market.
- An impressive command of the English language
- Residency in Hungary (preferably in the south-east region.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Experienced in managing a (sales) team.
- Can cooperate with branch managers from other countries.
Our Client is offer:
- (In)formal work atmosphere in an International environment;
- Attractive working conditions which are in line with market practice;
- Opportunities to develop your own initiatives and to work independently within a team of committed and enthusiastic colleagues.