Managing Director

Job Description Responsibility for establishing this rapidly growing global brand in the region and leading new business, establishing or expanding referral partnerships and establishing the Singapore office. Develops, coordinates and implements regional as well as country-specific strategic initiatives derived from the overall corporate strategy to excite existing customers and win new international and regional customers from competitors. Gathers and understands insights into regional customers' needs within their business environment. Ensures company values, processes, tools and guidelines are implemented, adopted and continuously improved with appropriate localisation. Sustainably develops specific marketing, sales and aftersales initiatives in close coordination with headquarters and relevant stakeholders and suppliers. Builds and contributes expertise within one of the major industries or segments in materials testing applications to become a recognised discussion partner for customers and stakeholders. Builds partnerships, networks and cooperation with customers, relevant associations, key decision-makers and influencers. Takes full responsibility for order entry and profit and loss performance against the annual budget. Works closely with the Regional CFO, General Manager Operations and Middle Management team to ensure company objectives and KPIs are achieved. Reports and reviews current and forecast business performance, market trends and industry developments through the established reporting and management system. Your profile At least 10 years of management experience in direct and indirect sales, service channels and partner management, with people management responsibilities. Passionate and open management personality with the ability to bridge different business cultures and teams in a fast-changing environment. Strong customer focus, networking and communication skills. Leads by example with proven international, intercultural, emotional and social competencies. Able to understand, interpret and discuss Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets and Cash Flow. Experienced in applying and developing agile working concepts within a growing international and high-performance environment. Ability to communicate in Korean to communicate with internal and external Korean-speaking stakeholders, including HQ. Proven track record in change management projects.