GENERAL MANAGER - BRAZIL
Our client is successful Brazilian company, recently acquired by an American multinational group with increasing
focus in Latin America.
To help the transition of the acquired company into an American multinational culture, a General Manager will be
hired.
The position is based in the region of Campinas, SP, and it is mandatory that the professional has no restriction
against moving to the region or business trips. It is also key that candidates are willing to assume new challenges
(broader regional scope, or a position abroad, or succeed his/her boss) in the future. Fluency in both Portuguese and
English is mandatory. Spanish and German fluency will be an advantage.
Résumés should be sent to: luciabiancardi@ascendrh.com.br .
Code in subject: GM Campinas.
Responsibilities:
· Provide overall leadership, oversight and management for the company.
· Global Sales and Marketing Strategy and execution for all new and existing products in the company's
business.
· Improvements in Gross and Operating Margins.
· Improvements in Working Capital Turns.
· Global Product Marketing and Development.
· Identify aggressive company expansion strategies, including the identification of target acquisition
opportunities.
· Report results monthly to the acquirer.
· Lead the annual and the triannual strategic planning in Brazil and execute them accordingly.
· Lead Strategic Initiatives yearly.
Mandatory Experience
· At least 7 years experience in managing a business with full responsibility for financial/operational and
sales and marketing results.
· Strong commercial (technical products) background in industries applying direct and indirect sales models.
· The candidate comes from industries that require a "hands on" style and demand full involvement in the
operation to succeed.
· Successful experience in change management processes.
· Experience in identifying target acquisition opportunities is an advantage.