Kluber Lubrication - Head/Senior Manager

Head/Senior Manager - GBT Bearing and GBT Wind Energy (F/M/D)

Experience: 6-10 Years

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly driven and experienced Head/Senior Manager to lead our GBT (Global Business Team) Bearing and GBT Wind Energy divisions. You will be responsible for defining and executing comprehensive go-to-market strategies, driving sales and profitability, and fostering strong relationships with OEMs and key accounts. This role requires a blend of technical acumen, strategic leadership, and a passion for innovation, particularly in leveraging digital tools and AI to enhance global competitiveness in the bearing and wind energy sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

- Define and execute comprehensive go-to-market strategies, including pricing models, channel strategies, and product portfolio management for GBT Bearing and GBT Wind Energy.

- Build strong, solution-oriented relationships with OEMs and key accounts, acting as a technical advisor to enhance their global competitiveness.

- Collaborate closely with R&D teams to co-develop new products that are precisely aligned with evolving customer needs and market trends.

- Drive aggressive sales and profitability targets through strategic planning, accurate forecasting, and continuous product mix optimization.

- Leverage digital tools and AI to streamline internal processes, improve operational efficiency, and enhance data-driven decision-making across the business.

- Develop internal technical capabilities within the team and foster a high-performing, customer-centric culture.

- Manage, motivate, and align geographically distributed team members to ensure consistent performance, high engagement, and collaborative success.

- Maintain a robust opportunity pipeline and lead high-impact projects in close collaboration with global teams.

- Monitor critical market trends and competitor activity to inform proactive and agile business decisions.

- Represent the company effectively at industry events and trade shows to strengthen market presence and brand visibility.

Qualifications:

- Graduate Engineer with Mechanical specialization, with a Master's in Business Administration preferred.

- 6 to 10 years of experience in a relevant field, demonstrating a strong track record in sales, product management, or business development within industrial sectors, preferably bearings or wind energy.