Are you driven by the challenge of managing an entire subsidiary? Do you thrive on aligning operational plans with global strategies while fostering a culture of engagement and professionalism? If so, this exciting opportunity as a General Manager at DEIF Middle East may be the perfect match for you!

DEIF A/S is a worldwide leader in power efficiency, and we are on a journey to make a real difference in the world. We pursue an ambitious growth strategy and want to be a global trendsetter in climate-friendly products and solutions. We want to be the go-to partner for efficient power management, renowned for our intelligent platforms and smart solutions.

The Job
As the General Manager of DEIF Middle East, you will oversee the operational management of our Subsidiary in Dubai, which consists of 8 team members, and be a member of the regional management team for India, Middle East, and Anglo-Africa (IMEAA). Your role will be crucial in ensuring that our subsidiary in Dubai thrives in alignment with DEIF’s global and regional strategies. Moreover, you will be responsible for building and leading a strong sales & technical team, ensuring the subsidiary's operations are efficient, compliant, and geared towards long-term success.

“Your leadership will be pivotal in driving the subsidiary's growth, maintaining high standards of professionalism, and fostering a culture that reflects DEIF's core values. You will lead and develop the team consisting of sales, technical and customer care staff, while also guiding the subsidiary’s growth and ensuring the development of current and future capabilities” explains Ajay Nair, Regional Manager, IMEAA. 

“You will define, communicate, and execute plans aligned with global and regional strategies and take the lead in driving growth and building long lasting relationships with our customers.”

Your tasks will be to:

• Coach and develop employees within the subsidiary.
• Develop the organisation and culture.
• Identify and develop needed capabilities within the subsidiary.
• Define clear goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) and follow up regularly.
• Develop and execute agreed-upon plans and deliverables.
• Represent DEIF and enhance the company’s brand among stakeholders.
• Manage and improve key interfaces and processes between departments and across global/regional functions.
• Allocate and prioritise resources for key tasks and projects.
• Drive cross organisational and global projects to ensure solution alignment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the group.
• Keep the Regional Manager informed about the subsidiary’s strengths, weaknesses, and risks.

You will report directly to the Regional Manager of India, Middle East, and Anglo-Africa and join the regional Management Team.

What you’ll bring

• 5-8 years of relevant experience, preferably in a similar managerial position.
• Experience in managing different teams, but especially sales teams.
• Professional knowledge within areas such as sales and technical expertise is advantageous.
• Proven experience in change management and processes.
• Excellent proficiency in English and Arabic.

At DEIF, we are Winning Together!
We promise you'll experience a culture based on values such as Ambitions, Perspective, and Respect, where we are Winning Together. We are a global company and work from many different locations – however, we are all united by a wish to make our customers and colleagues succeed. You'll experience a highly professional work environment where continuous learning, empowerment, and collaboration is essential.

We are in a continuous process of developing new intelligent products and solutions that can contribute to accelerating the green transition. Sustainability is central to our business, and we have recently been recognised in the EY Entrepreneur of The Year 2023, where we won the award in the ESG category.

Curious to learn more about the benefits of working at DEIF? Delve into the details by visiting our career page at https://career.deif.com.

Interested?

Send your application and CV as soon as possible on our website https://career.deif.com/recruitment/job-openings/.