Business Line Manager CPI Central Europe (m/f/d) - Desoutter GmbH

Your role

We are looking for an inspiring and business-driven leader to take over the role of Business Line Manager CPI Central Europe (m/f/d) – Desoutter GmbH and continue developing a strong, successful team. 

This is an excellent opportunity to lead a growing business line in a dynamic industrial environment, serving customers in Automotive, Aerospace, General Industry, Data Centers and Machine Tool Builders. 

As electrification, sustainability, digitalization and automation reshape our customers’ operations, Desoutter is well positioned to deliver innovative assembly solutions and long-term customer value. 

In this role, you will report to the General Manager of Atlas Copco Tools Central Europe.

The Business Line Manager CPI Central Europe holds the position of legal General Manager (Geschäftsführer) of the legal entity Desoutter GmbH.

Your mission will be to grow the Desoutter ecosystem across the five Central European markets, strengthen our core business and global accounts, and turn market opportunities into sustainable, profitable growth.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Own revenue, profitability, market share and P&L performance
• Lead, coach and inspire a team of more than 30 people
• Launch new connected products and unlock their full market potential
• Develop team capabilities and support people growth
• Drive sales digitalization and use Salesforce to improve focus, transparency and performance
• Make customer satisfaction a key driver of business success
• Manage key accounts and coordinate international projects
• Build market intelligence and translate insights into business opportunities
• Ensure compliance with our Business Code of Conduct, HR policies, and Safety, Health and Environmental standards

To succeed, you will need

We are looking for a candidate with a successful background in sales and/or marketing, relevant industry experience, strong leadership skills and a clear customer focus.

You should be:

• Technically and commercially minded, with a strong field presence
• Comfortable working at all levels of customer organizations
• A strong communicator and confident presenter
• Willing to travel regularly across Central Europe and holding a valid driving license
• Fluent in German and English

Educational Requirements:

University degree in Engineering and/or Business Administration, or a similar academic background.

Personality Requirements:

• Dynamic, results-oriented and entrepreneurial
• Proactive, well organized and able to set clear priorities
• Open-minded, collaborative and a good listener
• Customer- and quality-focused, reliable and open to feedback

In return, we offer

• Freedom and security: Look forward to diverse tasks, short decision-making processes, appreciation for your ideas and skills, and a permanent employment with an attractive compensation package, including company pension and employer contribution to savings plans.
• Time for self-realization and family: We guarantee you flexible, hybrid work, 30 vacation days per year, as well as special leave for special occasions.
• Opportunities for further education and personal development: Take advantage of our diverse "ACademy" offerings, including LinkedIn Learning, and become part of exciting, interdisciplinary, and international projects.
• Strong community and connection: We celebrate collective successes at team and company events, promote intense knowledge and experience exchange, and you will quickly integrate and find support.
• Health and well-being at the forefront: We offer special programs and courses for health promotion, confidential counseling services for all life situations, company bike leasing, and much more.
• Diversity, sustainability, and environmental awareness: Your engagement in various internal and external projects is welcome, and together we make the world a better place.
• State-of-the-Art Technology and Comfort: A laptop and a smartphone, also for private use, free parking, excellent public transport connections, subsidies for your travel expenses and a company car.
• Additional extras and benefits: Monthly rotating offers from our Corporate Benefit Program, an in-house cafeteria, as well as complimentary fruits and (hot) beverages.

Job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our office in Seligenstadt, Germany.

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