In line with the internationalization of the Ritter Sport brand, we are opening an office in Shanghai. To head up our local team and to expand our new business we are looking to recruit a

Managing Director for China

This position has the overall responsibility for the respective strategic, organizational and operational orientation. We are operating through a importer-distributor with multiple brands – political savvy, cultural adaptability and leading without authority towards a distributor organization will be crucial capabilities for a successful applicant.

Main tasks include:

• Development and implementation of the country strategy – including KPIs, such as sales, profitability and cash flow
• Ownership of e-/m-commerce business and further digital business models
• Responsibility for the growth of customers, brand strength and market share
• Building market competence in particular regarding consumers and the marketing possibilities of Ritter Sport, in close coordination with international market research
• Management of the local team in line with Ritter Sport culture and standards, ensuring efficient and target-orientated processes
• Compliant with and further development of financial and operational processes in line with Headquarter-guidelines

Your Profile:

• University degree
• Proven track record and experience with digital business models in an international context - political savvy, cultural adaptability and leading without authority towards a distributor organization will be crucial capabilities for a successful applicant.
• Familiar with setting up FMCG marketing organizations
• People manager: knows how to motivate and challenge people and to build up there competencies to secure future success
• Knowledge of financial and operational processes
• Entrepreneurial mind with hands-on mentality and proven track record in adaptability to new root-to-market and business models
• Social and intercultural competencies and high ethical standards
• Excellent communication skills in English and Mandarin, German is of advantage

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