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Overview
Haymarket Media Group in partnership with Green Solutions GmbH, is at an exciting and pivotal point as we continue to invest in and grow
Green Solutions International.
Working out of
our office in Halfweg, Netherlands
3 days a week, the new General Manager will lead the strategic development of the business, with a view to investing in new markets and technologies.
Purpose
To define, lead, communicate and execute a growth strategy for Green Solutions International. This will involve a strategic review of the existing business and capabilities as well as identifying opportunities for growth.
Responsibilities
Strategy
Provide clarity of direction and purpose for the team
Create, maintain and enhance Green Solutions International’s competitive advantage through market understanding, investment and high quality execution
In deciding business priorities, combine an instinctive understanding of company values with fact-based, reasoned research and argument
Identify risks and devise strategies for mitigation where necessary
Drive a product roadmap and oversee the software development, ensuring product requirements are clearly defined, prioritised, and aligned with market opportunities.
Build a cohesive, collaborative leadership team with the skills and knowledge to take the business through its next phase of growth
Business management
Prioritise business & investment plans according to profile of value creation potential and risk
Work with other parts of Haymarket Media Group and Green Solutions GMBH to ensure effective collaboration and knowledge sharing
Build and maintain both internal and external networks to create an unrivalled presence and influence in your markets
Establish, share and continually review appropriate key performance criteria to achieve results.
Talent management
Carry out a full talent and capability assessment, identifying any skills gaps and upskilling needs
Continue to build a Green Solutions International culture, consistent with our wider Group culture, our vision and values, and our overarching Impact strategy, demonstrating clear leadership through strong and decisive management
Gain buy-in from senior management team
Focus on developing talent at all levels and aligning talent to those products and services with the highest margins
Ensure annual appraisals and quarterly personal development plans are in place for all Green Solutions International colleagues
Attract, retain and develop talent in line with evolving business needs
Ensure that the highest professional standards are maintained at all times at all levels
Encourage an honest an open culture in both good times and bad, and where success is celebrated and failure learned from
Communicate upwards and manage expectations appropriately, challenging accepted wisdom where necessary
Skills / Experience / Knowledge / Minimum Criteria
Person specification
Fluent Dutch-speaking and good English-speaking
Experience of developing a growth strategy and leading business change
A collaborative, inclusive and decisive leadership style
Excellent communication and influencing skills
A proven understanding of a modern Software as a Service (SaaS) technology and software business.
Proven experience in managing technical leaders and specifying detailed requirements for a commercial software product.
Strong financial acumen
Experience in creating and executing business plans
Complex problem solving
Ability to build and engage effective leadership teams
Strong networking and relationship building skills
Understanding of leading a people-first, sustainable business
Knowledge, interest or understanding of the horticulture industry would be helpful, but is not essential. The successful candidate will be expected to travel regularly to the UK.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all areas of the community.
About Green Solutions International
Green Solutions International is a leading digital marketing agency that has been serving clients across the Netherlands, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Canada. Green Solutions International is a trusted partner for garden centres worldwide. We specialise in delivering a wide range of innovative online marketing services tailored specifically to the needs of the garden centre industry. Our commitment to excellence and our deep-rooted industry knowledge set us apart, making Green Solutions International the go-to choice for garden centres looking to thrive in the digital landscape.
About Haymarket Media Group
Haymarket Media Group is a privately-owned media, data and information company, shaping a better future with remarkable content for specialist audiences across the world. The company has 1,300 employees across offices in the UK, US, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, India and Germany.
Haymarket’s portfolio consists of more than 70 market-leading brands including Campaign, What Car?, MyCME and Asian Investor.
Through live, digital, print, education, data, tech services, video and audio, Haymarket’s brands inspire, inform and empower clients and communities internationally.
About Green Solutions Software GmbH
Green solutions GmbH is the leading SaaS provider for small and medium-sized businesses in the horticulture and pet retail sectors in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Our platform, Green Solutions 365, consolidates all core business processes into a single system – from ERP/EPOS, tills to online shops, websites, and newsletter marketing, as well as CRM, PIM, digital signage, and customer loyalty programs.
With Green Solutions 365, we empower our customers to efficiently digitalize their operations, manage their business across all channels, and drive sustainable growth – all from a single source.
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