BU Head - Access Solutions

Shanghai Permanent View Job Description
As Business Unit Head the chosen candidate defines and executes the overall strategy for the BU to create successful long- and short term growth and profitability. As a Head of the BU, the chosen candidate is responsible for an approx. team of 50 people who will be looking to candidate for daily co-operation, development and long-term vision.
  • Grow with a global group in access security
  • Full P&L ownership and adjust profit strategies

About Our Client

Our client is a global access solutions provider with a 30-year legacy in the security industry. Its widely recognized product lines cover residential homes, commercial hotels, large airports and public infrastructure, securing millions of properties globally every day.

Job Description

  • Operationally accountable for BU P&L, balance sheet and KPI
  • Transform BA business strategies into BU tactics and operational targets by cascading and creating commitment and passion for getting the right things done
  • Overall responsible for BU day-to-day business, growth and profitability
  • Drive and develop BU activities to accelerate growth and profitability
  • Grow BU sales of equipment and service
  • Manage BU value chain including Sales, Installation and Service
  • Optimize the BU organization by reducing complexity with clear mandates
  • Recognize opportunities and risks that impacts or potentially can impact the success of the business and service delivery
  • Drive, develop and motivate the BU management team for a high performance culture mindset
  • Closely monitor market size evolution and competition development
  • Drive and follow up joint Business Area activities by proactive segment selling key accounts and specification writing
  • Drive performance management ensuring that target setting, execution, follow-up and corrective actions are taken in a timely manner
  • Report monthly to the BU business review
  • Adheres to business ethics and full compliance and enforcement of Code of Conduct

The Successful Applicant

A successful BU Head should have:

  • Proven experience in sales management within the industrial or manufacturing sector.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
  • Strategic thinking with a focus on achieving measurable results.
  • A solid understanding of market trends and industry dynamics.
  • Relevant educational background or professional qualifications.

What's on Offer

  • Full end-to-end P&L ownership for the BU, with full autonomy to adjust business strategies, allocate resources and directly drive revenue and profit growth
  • A seat on the global leadership team, with direct access to group-level strategic resources and the chance to shape the long-term development direction of the entire business segment
  • Competitive performance-linked incentive package, tied to the BU's annual operating results, alongside long-term equity benefits that align personal returns with the business's long-term value growth
  • Comprehensive cross-functional support from product, tech and global operation teams, to remove execution barriers and let your strategic decisions land efficiently and create real business impact

If this role aligns with your expertise and aspirations, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Ann Cai
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7079376
Phone number
+862160268015

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
General Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Property
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ann Cai
Consultant phone
+862160268015
Job Reference
JN-082026-7079376

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