Robert Walters Switzerland
Lucerne
General Manager - International Distribution Business
- 05 juin 2026
- 100%
- Durée indéterminée
- allemand (Courant)
- Lucerne
À propos de cette offre
An established international distribution business is seeking a General Manager to lead the company through its next phase of growth and development.Reporting directly to ownership, you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the business, ensuring operational excellence, leading a small team, and acting as the key link between ownership and the local organisation.
This is a hands-on leadership role in a lean, entrepreneurial environment. Success will come from sound judgment, accountability, and the ability to lead with credibility and trust.
General Manager - International Distribution Business
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the business
- Manage and develop a small, experienced team
- Ensure operational excellence and business continuity
- Act as the primary representative of ownership locally
- Maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and business partners
- Oversee financial performance and reporting
- Support organisational development and future growth initiatives
Candidate Profile
- Proven experience as a General Manager, Managing Director, or senior operational leader within an SME
- Background in distribution, trading, industrial products, technical products, equipment, tools, machinery, or a similar B2B environment
- Experience managing supplier relationships, inventory-driven operations, and customer networks
- Strong operational, financial, and people leadership skills
- Comfortable working autonomously with a high level of accountability
- Experience in owner-managed or family-owned businesses is advantageous
- Fluent German and strong English language skills are essential
Personal Attributes
- Calm, pragmatic, and dependable
- Hands-on and commercially aware
- Strong judgment and decision-making ability
- Collaborative, trustworthy, and discreet
- Motivated by responsibility, autonomy, and long-term impact
A Unique Leadership Opportunity
This is an opportunity to lead a respected international business as it enters an exciting new chapter. The role offers significant autonomy, direct access to ownership, and the chance to make a meaningful long-term contribution to the company's continued success.
For an experienced leader who values trust, accountability, and stewardship, this position provides the platform to make a lasting impact while helping shape the future direction of the organisation.
If you are an experienced operational leader with a background in product distribution, technical trading, or a similar B2B environment, and are looking for a role where trust, accountability, and leadership matter, we look forward to hearing from you.
