Country Manager, Finland

Are you ready to lead and grow the business of a globally recognized company in Finland? Wanzl, a family-owned business now in its third generation, is looking for an experienced Country Manager to join our team and oversee our operations in Finland.

Who We Are
Wanzl is a global leader in offering innovative products across various industries, including Shop Solutions, Retail Systems, Logistics and Industry, Airport Services, Access Solutions, and Hotel Services. With a global footprint and over 5,000 employees worldwide, Wanzl offers a dynamic work environment centred on flexibility, innovation, and forward-thinking strategic approaches.

Wanzl Nordic, with over 350 skilled employees, operates across Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Latvia, offering local expertise and exceptional service to our clients. In Finland, Wanzl Nordic Oy has a turnover of 14.5 million euros and a dedicated team of 18 employees. Our local clients include large Finnish retail and food chains, lifestyle and fashion stores, airports, pharmaceutical companies, and more. Our office is located in Vantaa.

The Role
As the Country Manager, you will lead and grow the local business operations of Wanzl in Finland, including managing and implementing business strategies in alignment with the company's global vision and objectives. You will be responsible for managing the team, developing new opportunities, and ensuring a strong market presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the team of our 18 professionals and grow our current local business of 14.5 million euros to the next level

• Prepare and execute sales strategies to increase brand recognition and awareness

• Manage budgets, P&L, and deliver on business targets and KPIs

• Maintain strong relationships with customers, retailers, and suppliers

• Review and evaluate competitors to identify areas for improvement and differentiation

• Research and analyze market opportunities, potential customers, and business deals

• Monitor pricing strategies and establish competitive pricing

• Design and implement marketing plans

• Create opportunities for business expansion and growth

• Develop teams through recruitment, training, and motivation

• Monitor progress of projects and manage all engineering, marketing, and business development initiatives

• Collaborate with senior management and Nordic Function Heads on strategic initiatives and local projects

• Participate in the Nordic Leadership Team and contribute to group-wide initiatives

• Uphold positive work environment

Professional Skills and Competencies

• BSc/MSc degree in business administration, international business, management, or a related field (preferably a master’s degree)

• Postgraduate degree in sales, finance, or similar is also acceptable

• Strong familiarity with market conditions and business practices in Finland (former experience on working with Finnish retail and food chains is considered as an advantage)

• Financial acumen to oversee the company's financial performance and growth

• Excellent proficiency in English and Finnish

• Proven experience as a country manager, sales director or similar role

• Proficient in strategic planning and implementation of effective business strategies

Personal Skills and Competencies

• Strategic and analytical mindset

• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, communication, and negotiation skills

• Strong sales and problem-solving skills

Further information
If you are an experienced and strategic leader ready to take on this challenging role, we want to hear from you!

For more details about the Country Manager position and Wanzl, please contact our recruitment partner Talentor Finland / Managing Partner Mika Nevasuo. He is available to answer your questions and provide additional information about this exciting opportunity. You can reach Mika by telephone +358 40 565 6544 or by email mika.nevasuo@talentor.fi

To Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience, qualifications and salary expectations to our recruitment partner Talentor Finland / Managing Partner Mika Nevasuo, email mika.nevasuo@talentor.fi