Managing Director, Latin America

That feeling when you really make a difference.
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Managing** Director** to lead our service operations for the **LATAM region** and contribute to the overall success of Marel.
**What you will be doing**:
As the Regional Customer Center Director LATAM at Marel, you will be responsible for managing the service operations, coordinating the regional sales organization and leading the Regional Management Team that consists of the Regional Service leadership team (direct reports) and the regional sales directors (functional). You will report to our EVP Service and the estimated travel time will be around 50%.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Develops regional market execution plan to actively promote the sales and service and maintenance offerings to deliver expected service levels;
- Together with Divisional global leadership (meat, poultry, fish, RFS and software), responsible for sales within the Region and manages any agents acting on behalf of Marel within the region;
- Responsibility for management of key strategic/tactical change projects and implementing global standards, best practices and policies for the region;
- Develops highly efficient, motivated and skilled workforce to meet demand and needs in the market as close to the customer as possible and practical.
- Demonstrate strong leadership qualities, strategic thinking, operational problem solving (as escalation point) and effective people management.
**Who are we?**
We are the kind of people who find purpose in fixing things. Our mission is to transform the future of food by creating a world where quality food is produced sustainably and affordably. Being the world leader in advanced food processing solutions, we're in the unique position to make it happen-but we need individuals with diverse perspectives and skills to help us get the most out of this opportunity.
**What's in it for you?**
There's nothing like the feeling you get when you do something worthwhile for a living. That said, coming home from work knowing you made a difference is just one of the great things you can experience at Marel. You can expect:
- Freedom to take initiative and make a real impact in a growing global business.
- Recognition for your achievements.
- Opportunities to build your knowledge.
- Space to explore, fail and learn.
- Competitive salary and attractive benefits.
**What kind of a person are you?**
We encourage each of our 8,000 employees to bring their unique self to work and aim to make everyone feel recognized, valued and free to explore their potential. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture and welcome new colleagues from all walks of life. You will recognize in yourself that you:
- Do your best to help us thrive, take ownership of your work and stand behind your decisions.
- Over 10 years of experience as a leader with a proven track record of success with focus on people and customer management, ideally within a multinational company.
- Academic working and thinking level.
- Strong English, Portuguese and Spanish skills, both written and verbal;
- Strong competencies in networking, influencing skills, people leadership, and strategic thinking.
If you are a seasoned leader with a passion for driving excellence, sustainability, and strategic initiatives on a regional scale, we invite you to join our dynamic team at Marel.
**Interested?**
Marel is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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