General Manager Inovadoor

Basic information about this position:

As General Manager the selected candidate oversees all business operations, defines and executes the overall strategy for Inovadoor (producer of Overhead sectional doors and High speed doors) to create successful long- and short term growth and profitability. The candidate is accountable for the full P&L of Inovadoor, profitability, growing profitable sales, developing products, customer service, managing production, executing world class installation and service offers and optimizing our internal efficiency. As a leader, the chosen candidate is responsible for an approx. team of 100 people located in Curitiba (Pinhais)

Key responsibilities:

• Full P&L responsibility
• Overall responsible for day-to-day business, growth and profitability
• Develop and implement strategies that maximize sales, profit and productivity
• Oversee and manage plant activities including production, quality assurance/control,

maintenance, receiving, and shipping goods to meet and exceed customer and Company requirements

• Drive profitable sales of equipment and services in accordance with key performance indicators ("KPIs")
• Ensure industrial performance indexes such as productivity, delivery time, quality, stock levels, installation
• Monitor the need for investments in new equipment and machinery, researching and analyzing new production techniques and industrial processes, as well as the feasibility of their implementation
• Develop and manage proper sales channels in the country
• Ensure the application of the Company's policies, in line with the Group's policies, participating in decisions and acting on the established guideline
• Drive performance management ensuring that target setting, execution, follow-up and corrective actions are taken in a timely manner
• Drive a leadership team; Recruit, retain and motivate talents

Who are we looking for?

To be considered for the role of a General Manager, you need to demonstrate the following qualities:

• Relevant university degree in business administration or a related field
• Proven senior management experience from B2B sales company, preferably from a building materials / Construction sector
• Previous P&L ownership/responsibility // Sales Director position
• Experience with Sales management, business development
• Experience in project management/installation of building materials is a plus
• Experience in building materials, Distribution & Logistics, construction company and/or industrial goods
• Experience from working in a global corporate environment is an advantage
• Strong leadership and managerial skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of budgeting, financial management, and business operations
• Fluent English, written and oral

Location: Curitiba/Pinhais

This position reports to the Head of Emerging Markets ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.