HM.Clause, belonging to the Limagrain Group (6000 employees), is specialized in research, production and sales of vegetable seeds to professionals. HM.Clause employs around 1300 people worldwide and achieves a continuous growing turnover. HM.Clause acquired a main office and research station in Krzeszowice (Krakow area) with 16 employees (13 employees in the research station and 3 technical sales promoters). The General Manager will manage the next step in the development of Clause in Poland by building a full size company with emphasis on the commercial department.

Role    

Responsibility for all activities of the HM.Clause subsidiary in Poland

• Drive the high potential of HM.Clause sales development in Poland, direct the subsidiary operations to meet budget and other financial goals.
• Be responsible for people management: build, manage and develop the sales and product development team as well as the back office staff. Encourage and support a team-based spirit within the station.
• Develop and structure the distribution network, manage payment terms and credits.
• Manage the budgets both for sales and operational expenditures.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to the main office in France.
• Facilitate the set up of IT tools for billing and back office activities.
• Manage and administrate all operational activities of the Research & Breeding station, as well as the development and maintenance of the station’s infrastructure and equipment including, buildings, laboratories, greenhouses, and other affiliated assets.
• Be responsible for budget control, and accounting procedures.
• Manage and ensure compliance of all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements in Poland, concerning safety, legal, and environmental regulations.

Profile        

Sales driven leader with excellent organizational skills

Job requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree in Agriculture / Horticulture.
• At least 5 years of successful experience in a leading commercial position in comparable industries for example crop protection, fertilizers, field- or flower seeds.
• Established relationships with individuals and companies within the agricultural or horticultural industry.
• Fluent in Polish (or willingness to learn) and English.

Competences

• Strong organizational skills, can demonstrate the ability to initiate and manage multiple projects, with the end-result in mind.
• Outstanding selling and coaching abilities.
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills.
• Team player who efficiently facilitates teamwork
• Ability to develop employees and teams.
• Proven record of leadership, ability to engage employees into new or different directions.
• Ability to work autonomously and to make independent decisions.

Place of employment     
Krzeszowice (Krakow area)

Offer     
An interesting career opportunity within a well-established, leading and solid group. A real opportunity to develop and grow the company on the Polish market. The position offers a competitive remuneration package.

Respond    
HM.Clause has outsourced the Recruitment and Selection for this position to CeresRecruitment.
You can send your application via the website www.ceresrecruitment.eu/pl
For further information, please contact Joop Nijboer on telephone number +48 602 775 645
Comprehensive information regarding the company can be found at www.clause-vegseeds.com
A personality questionnaire will be part of the recruitment process.