Managing Director of OPPLE Europe
Are you interested in further expanding our lighting business as a “Managing Director”?
Then you might just be the person we are looking for!
Who are we?
We are a leading Global lighting company active in over 70 countries. We are always looking for new talents! By becoming part of our energetic team, you can help us reaching our goals in an environment that is more than just a company. You are offered a fulltime job in a passionate, fast-growing company. We are ready to welcome you to our European Team.
Job Context
Internal Contact (EU Business Unit)
• Leading European Management Team : Sales & Marketing, Product Portfolio Management, Operations Management, Finance & IT, HR & Admin.
• Be responsible for all employees within the European subsidiary.
Internal Contact (China HQ)
• Global heads: Product & Solution , Supply Chain, Sustainability.
External Contacts
• Key, international, Wholesalers
• Key, international, Installer groups
• EU (direct) Strategic Partners
• Suppliers
Values & Responsibilities
To define, deploy and execute the European strategy with a focus on driving organic growth. The General Manager holds full P&L and operational accountability, building a high-performance organization and ensuring operational excellence across all functions to strengthen Opple's brand and market position. Today, Opple operates in 34 European countries.
Strategy Development & Execution for Organic Growth
• Formulate, gain approval for, and lead the execution of the 3-year strategic plan and annual operating plan (AOP), with a clear focus on achieving organic growth in Europe.
• Conduct strategic market and competitor analysis to identify and prioritize high-potential growth opportunities.
• Ensure disciplined resource allocation and investment decisions are aligned with the organic growth strategy.
• Translate strategic objectives into clear, actionable goals for the leadership team.
Commercial & B2B Growth Leadership
• Set ambitious yet achievable annual sales targets and go-to-market strategies for all channels (B2B & B2C).
• Coach and empower the head of Sales & Marketing, PPM to penetrate new segments and secure strategic accounts.
• Personally engage with top 10 international key accounts (wholesale & Installers) and strategic partners to secure business and strengthen relationships.
• Oversee pricing strategy and major commercial initiatives to maximize profitable revenue.
Operational Excellence
• Chair monthly Commercial S&OP meetings to align demand, supply, and inventory plans with the business strategy.
• Lead the optimization of the end-to-end supply chain from China to Europe, focusing on cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Drive operational excellence by monitoring key performance dashboards and sponsoring continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee B2C/e-commerce and after-sales service functions to ensure a seamless end-customer experience.
Organizational & Talent Leadership
• Build and lead a high-performance organizational culture and leadership team capable of executing strategic growth.
• Drive talent and leadership development as a core strategic enabler for business transformation and scale.
• Ensure full organizational alignment and execution focus to deliver on strategic and financial commitments.
