General Manager - Europe (UK or Ireland based)LIC have been providing innovative farming solutions for over a century, and today, we're proudly NZ's leading agri-tech and dairy herd improvement cooperative. We're actively shaping the future of agriculture, with a commitment to providing world-renowned genetics and technology products that empower dairy farmers to create sustainable and profitable farms.The OpportunityEurope is a key segment for LIC's International business. As our General Manager Europe, you will be responsible for embedding a solutions-focused approach to sales for our UK and Ireland based subsidiaries, and our continental markets to enable growth. You will lead a passionate team and have an ability to influence key stakeholders in the wider dairy industry. This team has 5 direct reports in the UK and Ireland and the potential to add to the team as the region needs.Key Responsibilities Include:Leadership: Cultivating a high-performance culture that unites teams and encourages collaboration.Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing the regional Europe strategy in alignment with overall business strategy.Innovation and Growth: Develop and maintain a wide variety of internal and external business relationships in order to support the growth strategy of the LIC European business. Explore and support new products and services that are applicable to the European market.Stakeholder Engagement: Lead the strategic and operational relationships for in-market partners, including Eurogene Ai Services Ltd in Ireland and Cogent Breeding Ltd in the UK and various distributors in continental Europe.LIC Brand: Protect and represent the LIC brand in-market to ensure the value proposition is well represented.Oversee our bull breeding programme based in Ireland to ensure strategic fit and sales growth.This role reports into the GM Commercial and is part of the Commercial lead team. The Commercial team is responsible for all of LIC's international businesses, including Beacon, a leading heat detection business, dairy development (working with philanthropic organisations in developing markets), and the corporate development and innovation scouting/sourcing and partnering function for LIC.About YouAs our ideal candidate, you will have demonstrated experience in a business environment or leadership role along with strong skills in delivering on strategy, critical thinking, financial acumen, and sales/marketing experience.You will ideally need to have a strong understanding of European markets, the genetics industry, and the dairy industry.You will need to have eligibility to live and work in Europe.The role will involve extensive travel within Europe and less frequently to NZ.In ReturnCompetitive Salary: We value your skills and expertise. Enjoy a competitive salary that recognises your contributions.Flexible Working: This role can be based fully from your home or alternatively a shared office can be arranged.This role can be based in either the UK or Ireland.Benefits that Matter: You'll receive a car as part of your remuneration package and extra leave days.Take the opportunity to shape the future of dairy, within a values-led, progressive organisation. If you have any queries regarding this role, please email (emailprotected).Applications for this role close on 06 December 2024. Please note we will be assessing applications as they come in and reserve the right to close sooner.
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