Position
We are looking for an Executive Vice President (EVP). This position will be responsible for leading and managing our European business, reporting directly to the CEO.
You will oversee the regional strategy, marketing, sales, business development, and operations within the European and African region.
This position is based in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
Company
AFA Dispensing Group (AFA) is a global leader in technologically advanced dispense systems. In a market where most dispensing packaging is a commodity, AFA provides its customers with innovative dispensing solutions that enable them to enhance their brands.
While we manufacture and sell millions of systems every year for dispensing countless kinds of liquids across a broad spectrum of application areas worldwide, in essence, AFA Dispensing is about invention and re-invention.
At the heart of our vision is a constant drive to use science, engineering, and human creativity to come up with solutions that are better than those we have today: more effective, more convenient, more delightful, more sustainable.
Our latest innovation in the market is the Flairosol, an alternative for aerosol packaging, that is reusable, safe to use, non-pressurized and without any propellant. It is already adopted by leading brands around the world, and with its oil spray version even turned into a kitchen appliance, that is delighting consumers in their everyday lives.
AFA is a privately owned company with branches and production across Asia, America, and Europe, innovation center and headquarters in the Netherlands.
Responsibilities
- Manage the EUAF profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow to ensure financial stability and growth, with a focus on sales growth, business development and cost management.
- Develop and execute regional strategy and business plans within the company’s strategic framework, with a strong emphasis on business development and regional sales growth.
- Oversee the end-to-end operations, including procurement, production planning, inventory management, and distribution, to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products to customers.
- Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional teams, built teams, fostering collaboration, empowerment, and accountability to achieve regional objectives.
- Develop, implement, and enforce guidelines and procedures in alignment with global standards to ensure operational consistency, compliance and efficiency across the European and African region;
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing organizational culture that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and employee engagement. Inspire and motivate individuals and teams to align with AFA’s vision and values.
Profile
- Master’s degree in commerce, business administration, operations management, industrial engineering, or a related field;
- At least 10 years’ experience in a similar position in the consumer-packaged goods industry, preferably in a global environment, with preference to commercial, entrepreneurship experience;
- Proven track record of success in senior leadership roles within the packaging industry, with extensive experience in sales, business development and operations management.
- knowledge of supply chain management, production processes and manufacturing technologies;
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals and drive organizational change;
- Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset, capable of translating vision into actionable plans and driving execution at all levels of the organization;
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a commitment to drive growth, sales and operational efficiency and effectiveness;
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the resilience and adaptability to navigate complex challenges and lead successful outcomes.
Interested?
Send your CV and motivation to [email protected], attention to Laura van Nisselrooij.
We look forward to hearing from you!
