Managing Director

About the Company Our client is a globally active German engineering and technology group. Headquartered in Germany, the company is a market leader in electronics production equipment, moulding machines, and industrial automation solutions. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & General Management Provide overall leadership and direction for the entity. Develop and execute the local business strategy in alignment with corporate objectives. Assume full responsibility for operational performance, profitability, and sustainable growth. Act as the primary representative of the company in India. Establish a strong local management culture aligned with the company's values and leadership principles. Serve as the key interface between the India organization and the Group Headquarters. Commercial Leadership & Business Development Lead the overall commercial development of the India business. Drive revenue growth, profitability, and market share. Develop and execute local sales and business development strategies aligned with corporate objectives. Strengthening and expanding relationships with key customers, strategic accounts, distributors, and business partners. Identify new business opportunities, market segments, and growth initiatives. Ensure excellent customer satisfaction and long-term customer retention. Help lead efforts to launch new programs and grow the organization. Ensure that an annual budget is created and followed. Ability to lead the career development of self and others by attracting and retaining high performing talent. Communicate and direct organization's conversations around priorities, goals, and organization improvement areas. Manufacturing & Operations Lead the establishment and further development of manufacturing operations. Ensure operational excellence in quality, delivery performance, productivity, safety, and cost efficiency. Introduce and monitor key operational performance indicators (KPIs). Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all operational areas. Ensure alignment between customer requirements, sales commitments, and manufacturing capabilities. Qualifications Minimum 10–15 years of leadership experience in industrial and/or manufacturing environments. Several years of experience in senior management positions such as General Manager, Business Unit Leader, Sales Director, Commercial Director, Plant Manager, Operations Director, or comparable leadership roles. Proven success in both commercial leadership and operational management. Strong commercial acumen with experience in sales leadership, business development, customer management, and P&L responsibility. Solid manufacturing and operational expertise with a strong understanding of production processes and operational excellence.