COUNTRY MANAGER - AUSTRIA

Overview

Country Manager - Austria. My client is seeking a dedicated and entrepreneurial Country Manager to lead operations in Austria. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven leader with proven experience in international B2B sales, operational management, and team leadership ideally within the electronics industry or a similarly technical sector.

Responsibilities

• Hold full P&L accountability for the Austrian business unit, ensuring sustainable and profitable growth.
• Develop, execute and steer the country specific business plan in alignment with the group’s international strategy.
• Lead and manage the local sales organisation, ensuring strong customer engagement and effective implementation of group sales processes.
• Oversee all commercial decisions including pricing, customer contracts, and risk assessments in line with corporate guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with global matrix functions such as product marketing, logistics, finance, HR and IT to support local operations.
• Maintain full compliance with local legislation and uphold the organisation’s ethical and legal standards.
• Report regularly to the Vice President Region and contribute to strategic planning at group level.

Your Profile

• A university degree in business, engineering or a related field.
• Several years’ leadership experience in a sales-focused or general management role within a multinational environment.
• Strong analytical skills and a hands-on, structured approach to driving commercial outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive communicator with intercultural awareness and the ability to influence across functions and geographies.

Location: Austria | Salary: Negotiable | Job type: Full-time | Posted: 03/06/2025