General Manager
Heléns
Join Heléns and step into a leadership role where you can make a real impact on the business in Denmark. This is an opportunity to take the business to the next level, foster growth, and lead a dedicated team toward success!
Heléns Rør A/S, a part of the global Royal Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group, is Scandinavia’s leading provider of steel tube solutions, delivering high-quality products and innovative, tailored solutions that drive success in the industrial sector. Royal Van Leeuwen is a worldwide business with 2 200 employees and a net revenue of €1.5 billion.
Take the lead in driving the strategic development and growth of Heléns
Heléns is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead and drive the development of the operations in Denmark. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a business with great potential, where you will be responsible for the commercial and operational success of the business in Denmark, in alignment with the strategic direction of Heléns Region North and the Royal Van Leeuwen Group. Your role will involve driving key objectives, managing budgets, and ensuring a profitable and sustainable business while fostering strong business relationships.
In the role as General Manager, you will have 7 direct reports and report to the Managing Director Region North, located in Halmstad, Sweden. With Heléns proximity to their Nordic customers, Heléns is a flexible organization, with the strength and stability of a multinational parent company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Management: Develop and manage budgets, ensure financial targets are met, and oversee P&L responsibility.
- Sales & Business Growth: Drive commercial success, identify new opportunities, and strengthen customer relationships.
- Operations & Supply Chain: Oversee production, distribution, and compliance with quality standards.
- New Business Development: Expand market presence, acquire new customers, and maintain a strong customer balance.
- Procurement & Inventory: Optimize stock levels, negotiate supplier terms, and ensure policy compliance.
- Leadership & Collaboration: Foster cross-functional teamwork, drive process improvements, and develop expertise within the organization.
Experienced commercial profile with strong leadership skills
To succeed in this role, we believe you have proven experience in managing and developing a sales-driven business within industry, production, or logistics. A strong background in business development, customer relationship management, and market expansion is essential, along with solid sales experience, preferably as a Key Account Manager handling larger accounts.
The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of both commercial and operational processes, including budgeting, target management, and profitability monitoring. Previous experience in a group environment with reporting responsibilities is highly valued, as well as knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations in an industrial setting.
We are seeking a strong leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate teams at all levels for optimal performance and growth. Expertise in change management and business transformation is crucial, and an academic background in economics, technology, or industrial management is preferred. Fluency in both Danish and English, written and spoken, is required.
If you are a results-driven leader who enjoys building high-performing teams and creating lasting impact, we want to hear from you!
Interested?
The recruitment process is carried out in collaboration with the consulting company, Compass Human Resources Group. If you want to learn more about this position before submitting your CV, please do not hesitate to contact Partner, Oliver Hauberg at +45 28 69 88 80 or Research Consultant, Rebecca Saks at +45 21 84 95 32. As we process CVs continuously, we encourage you to submit your CV at your earliest convenience if you are interested. Please note that all inquiries will be handled with confidentiality and that we will reply to the email address from which your CV is sent.
About Heléns Rør A/S and Royal Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group
Heléns stocks, processes and delivers Scandinavia’s widest range of steel tube solutions to the industrial sector. In close collaboration with our customers, we develop an optimal and cost-efficient setup – from construction- and production solutions to logistics and business solutions – where tubes, bars and profiles are a crucial ingredient for success.
Heléns is, as of 2019, a part of Royal Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group – a global distribution company, that specializes in stainless steel and carbon pipe and tube applications. The family-owned company was founded in 1924, is headquartered in Zwijndrecht, Holland, and operates in virtually all industrial sectors. The company has 2 200 employees worldwide a net revenues of €1.5 billion. With Heléns as its Scandinavian representative, the corporate network consists of more than forty branches located throughout Europe, as well as the Middle East, Asia, Australia and North America.
Together, we are the world’s largest steel tube distributor, offering a comprehensive range of high-quality products and value-added services – wherever you are and whenever you need them.
Read more about Heléns at www.helens.se/da/ and https://www.vanleeuwen.com/en/
Deadline: As soon as possible
Work location: Middelfart, Denmark
Reference: 2507.054
Company: Heléns Rør A/S
