General Manager

General Manager - RF & Microwave Electronics


Location: Bavaria-Saxony Border (Berg, Hof, Germany) - On-site with relocation support



An excellent opportunity has arisen for a General Manager to join a specialist RF and microwave technology business, part of a wider international group.

Based onsite at the company's purpose-built facility near the Bavaria-Saxony border, this pivotal role combines strong commercial leadership with hands-on operational oversight.



The position is ideal for a commercially focused, entrepreneurial leader with proven experience in business development and operational management within engineering/manufacturing environments.

It offers full responsibility for running the company (as Geschäftsführer), exposure to senior stakeholders across the group, and the potential to progress to Managing Director level.



Main Responsibilities:



  • Lead the day-to-day operations across sales, engineering, production, and quality, ensuring overall business performance.

  • Drive business growth through proactive key account management, customer engagement, and new business development.

  • Develop new markets and ensure delivery of annual revenue, margin, and profitability targets.

  • Take full P&L ownership, including budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.

  • Provide leadership across all functions, ensuring continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

  • Support and develop the internal sales team while engaging directly with customers.

  • Collaborate with the Group CTO and international colleagues to align strategy and leverage cross-selling opportunities.

  • Represent the company on the local board and contribute to group-level reporting.

  • Ensure compliance with German legislation, H&S requirements, and wider group policies.



Requirements:



  • Fluent in German and English (essential).

  • Proven background in senior leadership, with a track record in business development and growth delivery.

  • Experience in RF/microwave, electronics, aerospace, defence, or related technology sectors.

  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify, develop, and grow new markets.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead small, highly skilled teams in lean SME environments.

  • Strong financial and analytical skills with full P&L responsibility.

  • Entrepreneurial, hands-on, and solutions-focused, comfortable balancing operational oversight with customer-facing duties.

  • Degree or management-level qualification required; technical qualifications advantageous.

  • Flexible and willing to travel regularly within Germany and internationally.



To apply for this General Manager - RF & Microwave Electronics role based in Bavaria-Saxony (Berg, Hof, Germany), please send your CV to: kchandarana@redlinegroup.com or Call: +44 1582 878 830 / +44 7961 158 784


  • Start: ASAP
  • Rate: £90000 - £110000 per annum
  • Location: Germany
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Recruiter: Redline Group Ltd
  • Contact: Kishan Chandarana
  • Tel: 01582 450054
  • Fax: 01582 458685
  • Email: to view click here
  • Posted: 2025-09-05 16:20:54 -

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