OverviewAs Lely Center Manager, you lead a regional sales and service organisation that supports dairy farmers in working more efficiently, sustainably, and with greater enjoyment. Together with your team, you help farmers in your region on the Lely journey: adopting the right technology, receiving expert advice, and experiencing reliable, long-term support, from the very first introduction to Lely through to daily operations and ongoing farm optimization.ResponsibilitiesLeading and growing a regional sales and service organization that supports farmers with Lely’s full portfolio of solutions.Driving customer satisfaction by building long-term, trust-based relationships with farmers and ensuring delivery of top-quality service and advice.Setting and executing strategic and annual plans to grow the business, improve profitability, and maintain a dominant market position.Managing budgets, P&L, and the overall financial performance of the Center.Supporting the growth and wellbeing of your team and ensuring the Center runs safely, efficiently, and profitably.Representing the Lely Center externally and developing partnerships with industry stakeholders, government bodies, and educational institutions.QualificationsProven leadership skills and experience in managing multidisciplinary teams.Strong business acumen with P&L management experience.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.A pragmatic, respectful, and hands-on attitude; you step in and support the team when needed.Strategic mindset with a focus on growth and operational excellence.Sound knowledge of finance, sales, and service processes.Familiarity with or affinity for the agricultural, dairy, robotics, or technology sector (a plus).A bachelor’s degree in business, agriculture, engineering, or a related field (preferred).Additional InformationAn international working environment with opportunities for own initiative and entrepreneurship.A competitive salary within the salary up to €85,000 gross per year, with opportunities for growth from starting salary.20% Bonus opportunity25 days annual leave + bank holidaysCompany Vehicle according to Lely Company policyCompany DescriptionAt Lely, we believe in a sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future for farming. Our mission is to make farmers’ work easier while ensuring animal welfare and improved productivity. Lely is an international family-owned business with a strong international structure. From our headquarters in Maassluis, the Netherlands, we manage nine regional clusters, coordinating activities across a group of countries. Within these clusters, we collaborate with more than 200 Lely Centers around the world. Some are independently run franchise partners, others (like Lely Center Mitchelstown) are fully owned by Lely. The Lely-owned Centers reflect our long-term commitment to the region and our belief in developing scalable, high-quality operations in-house.
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