General Manager - Ireland Our team currently has a vacancy for a General Manager - Ireland (Including Statutory Directorship) YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES You will position Brenntag's Last Mile Operations in Ireland as a strategic advantage for our customers and suppliers You will implement the Brenntag Essentials division's strategy for growth and customer satisfaction in the areas of sales, customer service, logistics, operations and safety You are responsible for the sites, their equipment and personnel and therefore carry out far-sighted capacity, investment and personnel planning You lead with the help of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and P&L metrics to measure and improve business performance, including volume, gross profit, personnel and operating costs You ensure a continuous increase in gross profit while improving conversion rate and working capital metrics for inventory and accounts receivable Maintain close collaboration with the regional sourcing organization and product management/material management teams through volume, price and inventory management You drive the Brenntag culture and lead with clearly formulated guidelines, expectations and KPIs Ensure compliance with high safety standards with our zero tolerance for unsafe processes and take corrective action where necessary You ensure the maintenance of documented procedures for the work processes in close cooperation with the employees on site as well as the specialist departments of the higher-level organizational units YOUR PROFILE You have a basic academic education in business administration, industrial sales, industrial management, marketing, operations management, sales, supply chain management, logistics or finance You have extensive and established experience in sales/manufacturing You have proven success in leadership and management, including experience of having worked at senior/executive level previously. You have a strong mix of commercial and operational experience in your professional background You have an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong focus on results You act as an exemplary ambassador for safety You are self-motivated, assertive, full of energy and drive and are characterized by a strong winner mentality You are characterized by your independent way of thinking and as an excellent team player You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, exceptional interpersonal, analytical and creative skills You have a strong affinity for digital tools and solutions You ideally have experience of the chemical sector Brenntag TA Team Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution. As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future. For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com