Managing Director China (near Shanghai, MUST speak Chinese)

Job DescriptionAsia-Pacific Management Consulting GmbH (APMC) is a renowned consulting firm in Germany. Since its founding in 1997, we have supported more than 600 German companies to expand their business in Asia and China. Please see our website www.asia-pacific.de for more information.Lesen Sie weiter, um sich ein umfassendes Bild von dieser Stelle zu machen und zu erfahren, was für einen erfolgreichen Bewerber erforderlich ist.Our client is a leading German manufacturer with global annual sales of over €1 billion. Their factory in China has 200 staff and a yearly turnover of over 300 Mio RMB, in a city 2 hours from Shanghai (with direct high-speed train connection). To support their success in China, we are seeking an experienced, sales-oriented Managing Director with over 10 years B2B sales experience and at least 5 years of experience as MD/GM (with P&L responsibility) of a production company in China.Main tasksOverall responsibility for the strategic and commercial management of the business in China, including P&L responsibility. The goal is profitable growth and sustainable market leadership.resulting in a strong balance sheet structure, stable cash flow for further growth and sustainable profitability.Development and implementation of a targeted market expansion and growth strategybased on an active value proposition in the market with a clear focus on customer proximity and differentiation from the competition.Holistic management and further development of a high-performance organizational structure with direct responsibility for the sales organization, which achieves ambitious sales, revenue and earnings targets as well as healthy working capital targets.Representing the company at the highest level to key customers, government agencies, industry associations and strategic partners.Building a strong network at the location and in the market as the basis for a long-term, profit-oriented growth strategyEnsuring the local implementation of global strategies, taking into account regional market requirements and cultural circumstances.Promote a culture of accountability, results orientation, customer focus and continuous improvement.Close cross-functional collaboration with R&D, production, supply chain and global business units to ensure customer-centric product and service delivery.Member of the global executive management team as Governor APA and responsible for P&L, balance sheet and cash flow for China.Experience & QualificationsCompleted university degree (business administration, engineering, etc.), ideally engineering/technical studies supplemented by an MBA degree.At least 5 years experience as a MD or GM (with P&L responsibility) at a WESTERN (EU or US) production company in China.At least 15 years of professional experience, including at least 10 years experience and proven success in building and growing B2B sales in China, preferably in industries such as paper, printing, packaging, coating, chemical and plywood.Deep understanding of China\’s economic, regulatory and cultural environment.Inspiring leader with the ability to motivate and develop diverse teams in different functions – with a particular focus on building local specialists and managers.Strong strategic thinking combined with excellent implementation skills.Convincing communication and negotiation skills at all levels of the company and with external partners.Experience in international companies with a western corporate structure.Fluent in English and Mandarin.Willingness to travel within China and internationally.If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume in English to MD-China@asia-pacific.dePlease do NOT contact us via InMail or call our offices in Germany or in China, or write emails without sending your resumes. We receive more than 200 requests daily via InMail, Telephone Calls or E-Mails (without sending resumes). We have decided not to answer all those requests. Thank you for your understanding!#J-18808-Ljbffr