Managing Director Krones Ibérica
Barcelona, ES, 08014
“Innovative solutions for sustainable and affordable beverages, food and essentials” – we have a clear vision at Krones. For this purpose, we supply state-of-the-art technology to our customers worldwide.
As a regional subsidiary based in Barcelona and Madrid, it is our commitment to be as close as possible to our customers in Spain and Portugal and to provide them with the best possible service. With our team of about 90 employees, we have made it our mission to provide our customers with outstanding support – throughout the entire Krones portfolio. This way we ensure the highest level of productivity and quality on a permanent basis.
Interested? Then join our team because: we can achieve more together!
Let's create impact beyond tomorrow What awaits you
- Managing a modern, sustainable organisation in Spain and further developing the Krones business in Spain and Portugal;
- Developing strategies to increase the turnover and profitability of the company;
- Assuming overall responsibility for Sales, International Operations & Services (IOS), Finance & Administration and other relevant functions in the subsidiary;
- Maintaining close relationships with customers in the assigned countries, ensuring a high level of attention to customers and showing great professionalism in dealing with customer requests;
- Providing an attractive work environment and development opportunities to all employees, acting as a role model with a modern leadership approach and an innovative mindset;
- Close interaction and coordination with the Regional Committee for Europe and the headquarters (matrix organisation);
- Detecting and fending off risks for the company;
- Ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations;
- Acting as the representative of the company in public and legal affairs.
Your Profile You contribute
- University degree, preferably in Engineering and/or Commerce (or similar educational background),
- 10+ years of experience in a management position,
- Excellent leadership skills,
- Proven record of achievements in heading and developing a branch or a large department within an international corporation,
- Affinity to Sales and a customer-oriented mindset,
- Experience in the food& beverage industry or a similar industrial environment,
- Knowledge of local laws and regulations,
- Experience in working with ERP and controlling systems,
- Profound language skills (Spanish and English),
- Very good analytical, strategical, as well as entrepreneurial thinking,
- Excellent negotiation skills,
- Being an authentic, open-minded personality with a “can do” attitude.