Managing Director Food Solutions DACH Job at Unilever (Hamburg)

Managing Director Food Solutions DACH

Unilever

Location:
Germany , Hamburg

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Job Description:

This role will lead end-to-end business strategy with the full P&L responsibility for Food Solutions DACH. The role will be responsible for both strategic and operational agenda, overseeing and guiding operations and ensuring its continued success and sustainable growth. This role requires a strong background in leadership and strategic planning, with a focus on driving growth and profitability in Food solutions DACH to deliver a sustainable high performance.

Job Responsibility:

Be UFS PU lead of DACH & the Head of Country for Germany
Translate global and regional priorities into clear local execution plans
Fully owns in-year P&L and performance of Germany and DACH
Leads integrated sales, demand and supply planning across the DACH region as well as business transformational agenda to embed future-proof business capabilities for DACH
Develops and executes long-term UFS DACH business strategy to ensure sustainable and profitable growth
Acts as the guardian of culture, showing full ownership of the people agenda
Build talent and capabilities, build a performance culture to drive for high growth business
Identifying, attracting, and retaining the right profiled individuals and focuses on developing people through personally invests in their growth for DACH
Clear prioritization and resource allocations for all DACH initiatives
Identify new growth opportunities and corrective measures to optimize business performance
Provide leadership and guidance and ensure alignment with organizational goals
Leverage Digital as an enabler of future reach and penetration

Requirements:

15+ years of leadership experience, ideally in B2B, food service, FMCG or hospitality
Proven track record in general management, commercial leadership or managing director roles
Experience managing complex, multi-country businesses
Strong understanding of sales, marketing, operations and P&L management
Experience leading business transformation and growth initiatives
Fluent German and strong English skills
Passion for food, customers and the food service industry
Commercial & business acumen
Pattern Recognition & Systemic Thinking
Adaptability & Resilience
Strong Judgement and Decision Maker
Performance Coaching & Casting
Digital & tech savvy
Food Culture
Lateral teamwork

What we offer:

Flexible working hours
30 days of vacation and 30 days of annual leave plus additional paid days off on December 24 and December 31
Interesting training programs and 24/7 access to our learning platform
On-site café offering snacks, lunch options, and specialty coffees at reduced prices
Public transport support: monthly subsidy for the Germany Ticket
Subsidized company bike (depending on employment type)
E-GYM/Wellpass membership with a personal contribution
Optional manager medical check-up and access to a 24/7 employee assistance and counseling service
Company pension scheme