Our client who specialises in a broad portfolio of airborne, land and naval systems as well as products for defence, homeland security and commercial applications is seeking a Managing Director with experience in the commercial defence segment, and management background. The Managing Director will grow the subsidiary's business while managing its day-to-day operation and shall report to Corporate VP and ESNL Board of Directors. The job includes extensive travels in country and abroad. Key responsibilities areas are as follows: Responsibility of growing the Netherlands Subsidiary from 0 to at least 100 million Euro new business in 3 years. Managing the company day-to-day operation: (employees, recruitment process, budget control, business development and partnership, marketing & sales, program management, execution and customer relations, logistics etc. Extensive in country and international travel. Flexible and long working hours. Requirements BSc/MSc degree in engineering, economics or commercial law. At least 4 years of experience with military procurement process (DMP) DPLAN/COMMIT will be advantageous. At least 3 years of commercial management role (marketing/sales) in a defence company. (Global company experience will be advantageous) Military background. Mid-command (Maj-Col.). Fluent Dutch and English Speaker. Other languages will be advantageous. Energetic, dynamic, out-of-the-box thinker, creative, determined.
5+ years
BSc/MSc degree in engineering, economics or commercial law. At least 4 years of experience with military procurement process (DMP) DPLAN/COMMIT will be advantageous. At least 3 years of commercial management role (marketing/sales) in a defence company. (Global company experience will be advantageous) Military background. Mid-command (Maj-Col.). Fluent Dutch and English Speaker. Other languages will be advantageous. Energetic, dynamic, out-of-the-box thinker, creative, determined.