The General Manager, Technology – will lead and drive the country-level business strategy for the Technology business unit. This role is accountable for achieving technical sales targets, delivering sustainable growth, managing P&L responsibilities, and building a high-performing, customer-centric team.
A commercially astute, people-centric leader who combines strategic thinking with operational rigor. You are passionate about building businesses, developing people, and delivering value to clients. You thrive in a dynamic, multicultural environment and are ready to lead the next phase of growth for our Technology business in Malaysia
Strategic & Commercial Leadership
- Formulate and execute business strategies to meet sales and profitability targets across Philippines.
- Oversee development and implementation of long- and short-term sales and service plans.
- Manage pricing strategies, discount structures, and contract negotiations to optimize margins and competitiveness.
- Lead customer base expansion and penetration into new market segments.
- Full accountability for country-level P&L, including Net Sales, GM1, EBIT, and headcount.
- Oversee and manage operating budgets, resource allocation, and cost control to ensure financial efficiency.
- Track and report performance against KPIs; identify and act on process improvement opportunities.
- Develop and maintain long-term strategic relationships with key clients and partners.
- Proactively monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive activities to inform strategic adjustments.
- Oversee after-sales service delivery and customer satisfaction metrics via KPI tracking systems.
Leadership & People Development
Lead and manage a dedicated sales and service organization, fostering a high-performance culture.Identify and develop top talent; build succession plans for critical roles.Cultivate a strong second-line leadership team and promote a learning and coaching culture.Purpose-Driven Leadership : Communicates a compelling vision, aligns organizational objectives, and champions innovation.Inclusive Culture Building : Drives engagement, promotes DEI, and leads with empathy.Execution Excellence : Ensures accountability, energizes teams, and drives continuous improvement.People Development : Builds a robust talent strategy aligned with business goals; mentors and coaches across levels.Education : Master’s degree in Science or Business required; MBA preferred.Experience :Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience.At least 5 years in a senior management role with full P&L ownership.Industry Knowledge : Strong understanding of Scientific Solutions (Laboratories) industry, products, services, competitors, and regulatory environment.Functional Expertise : Proven track record in business development, sales leadership, and customer relationship management.People Management : Strong leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills with a focus on talent development.Languages : Fluency in English (preferred).DKSH is a publicly listed company headquartered in Switzerland, operating in 36 markets across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America, and employing over 29,000 specialists.
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