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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