Norsk Hydro

Director, Strategic Unit

Norsk Hydro

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Courmelles • France

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Develop, drive and oversee WICONA's commercial strategy in France
  • Increase sales, revenue and commercial margin
  • Lead and manage commercial, customer service and technical teams across France
  • Define the overall strategy for your scope: positioning and differentiation
  • Responsible for the entity's budget and P&L, and for implementing KPIs aligned with the strategy
  • Drive, manage and motivate all teams within your scope
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (HR, Finance, Marketing, Operations)
  • Identify market developments and detect growth opportunities
  • Manage relationships with strategic partners and key account clients

Requirements

  • Master's degree (Bac+5) in Business, Commerce or a related field
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in a role combining strategy, sales, marketing, technical responsibilities and management
  • Strong understanding of the building envelope and solid experience in aluminium joinery/fabrication
  • Experience covering specification/prescription through to sales, and with tendering/RFP procedures
  • Recognized for leadership and team management skills
  • Commercial management experience in the building/construction sector
  • Experience managing key accounts
  • General management knowledge (finance, marketing, communications)
  • Experience in employee/industrial relations
  • Strong written and spoken English
  • German language skills are a plus
Benefits
  • Permanent executive-level contract (CDI)
  • Attractive compensation package including fixed salary paid over 13 months and an annual bonus
  • Company car
  • Ongoing talent development and career progression policy
  • Committed company: in addition to our sustainable solutions, our production sites are green and socially responsible
  • Economic and social benefits: our Social and Economic Committee (CSE) offers year-round benefits for sports, leisure and culture, childcare and holidays
  • Diversity and inclusion: we encourage all qualified candidates to apply and consider applications without discrimination

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
commercial strategysalesrevenue managementP&L managementKPI implementationbuilding envelopealuminium joinerytenderingRFP procedureskey account management
Soft skills
leadershipteam managementcollaborationcommunicationmotivationstrategic thinkingrelationship managementcustomer serviceorganizational skillsmarket analysis
Certifications
Master's degreeBac+5