
General Manager - Ireland (Including Statutory Directorship)
2 LocationsFull timePosted Aug 3, 2026
Job description
General Manager
- Ireland Our team currently has a vacancy for a General Manager
- Ireland (Including Statutory Directorship) YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES You will position Brenntag's Last Mile Operations in Ireland as a strategic advantage for our customers and suppliers You will implement the Brenntag Essentials division's strategy for growth and customer satisfaction in the areas of sales, customer service, logistics, operations and safety You are responsible for the sites, their equipment and personnel and therefore carry out far-sighted capacity, investment and personnel planning You lead with the help of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and P&L metrics to measure and improve business performance, including volume, gross profit, personnel and operating costs You ensure a continuous increase in gross profit while improving conversion rate and working capital metrics for inventory and accounts receivable Maintain close collaboration with the regional sourcing organization and product management/material management teams through volume, price and inventory management You drive the Brenntag culture and lead with clearly formulated guidelines, expectations and KPIs Ensure compliance with high safety standards with our zero tolerance for unsafe processes and take corrective action where necessary You ensure the maintenance of documented procedures for the work processes in close cooperation with the employees on site as well as the specialist departments of the higher-level organizational units YOUR PROFILE You have a basic academic education in business administration, industrial sales, industrial management, marketing, operations management, sales, supply chain management, logistics or finance You have extensive and established experience in sales/manufacturing You have proven success in leadership and management, including experience of having worked at senior/executive level previously. You have a strong mix of commercial and operational experience in your professional background You have an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong focus on results You act as an exemplary ambassador for safety You are self-motivated, assertive, full of energy and drive and are characterized by a strong winner mentality You are characterized by your independent way of thinking and as an excellent team player You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, exceptional interpersonal, analytical and creative skills You have a strong affinity for digital tools and solutions You ideally have experience of the chemical sector Brenntag TA Team