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UNUnilever Deutschland GmbH

Lead & Head of Country Germany(m/w/x)

Hamburg
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

End-to-end leadership of B2B food service business for Germany and DACH. Translate global priorities into local execution and own P&L for the region. 15+ years leadership experience in B2B, food service, or FMCG required. 30 days vacation, paid holidays on Dec 24/31.

Requirements

  • 15+ years leadership experience, ideally 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
  • Passion for food, customers, and food service industry
  • Commercial and business acumen, deep industry understanding, competitive environment knowledge, clear company vision, proven ability to drive growth and profitability
  • Pattern recognition and systemic thinking, ability to see linkages beyond silos, anticipate actions, end-to-end thinking for business growth
  • Adaptability and resilience, capacity to test, reflect, and change; manages paradoxes; persistent through challenges and changes
  • Strong judgment and decision-making ability, rational analysis, grasp key points, weigh factors, anticipate risks, bear consequences
  • Performance coaching and casting, ability to challenge and coach others, strong EQ, objective and trusted partner, drives superior performance, builds talent knowledge
  • Digital and tech savvy, digital-first thinking, understanding of digital technologies, practical application ability, iterative thinking, learning loops for adoption and impact
  • Understanding and passion for food and food culture
  • Lateral teamwork, ability to deliver through others, effective collaboration with shared services, supply chains, R&D, factory, operators, suppliers, and partners

Tasks

  • Lead UFS business end-to-end for Germany and DACH
  • Translate global and regional priorities into local execution plans
  • Own in-year P&L and performance for Germany and DACH
  • Lead integrated sales, demand, and supply planning for DACH
  • Develop and execute long-term UFS DACH business strategy
  • Foster a performance culture and build talent
  • Identify and attract the right talent for DACH
  • Prioritize and allocate resources for DACH initiatives
  • Identify new growth opportunities and optimize performance
  • Provide leadership and ensure alignment with organizational goals
  • Leverage digital technology to enhance reach and penetration

Work Experience

  • 15 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • GermanBusiness Fluent
  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Benefits

Flexible Working

  • Flexible working hours

More Vacation Days

  • 30 days of vacation
  • 30 days of annual leave
  • Paid days off on December 24
  • Paid days off on December 31

Learning & Development

  • Training programs
  • 24/7 access to learning platform

Free or Subsidized Food

  • On-site café

Public Transport Subsidies

  • Public transport subsidy

Company Bike

  • Subsidized company bike

Healthcare & Fitness

  • E-GYM/Wellpass membership
  • Optional manager medical check-up

Mental Health Support

  • 24/7 employee assistance and counseling service

Retirement Plans

  • Company pension scheme
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