Managing Director

On behalf of GrowOrganiX, a leading company in the cultivation and sales of organic and grafted vegetable young plants in the international high-tech horticultural business, we would like to get in touch with an entrepreneurial

Managing Director
Natural leader, all-rounder, builder

Office: Naaldwijk (Westland), The Netherlands

You will be the frontperson / ambassador and ultimately responsible for this customer-oriented & strongly internationally oriented company with a focus on growing and grafting organic vegetable plants for growers, Home & Gardening and retail throughout Europe. You are responsible for and provide direction to the production, commerce, purchasing, logistics and staff departments in cooperation with the Board. You fulfill a management role in monitoring and improving the production efficiency, procedures & processes and the profitability of the company. You have a driving role in closely following sector developments (including developments on growers level and organics) and translating these into opportunities and threats for GrowOrganiX. You have an exemplary function for your permanent employees (12-15 fte) & seasonal workers ( up to 80) and address your responsible team leaders on the realization of the established company objectives.

Tasks / responsibilities

• Operational management of the company;
• In cooperation with the Board  responsible for drawing up, implementing and directing the corporate strategy of GrowOrganiX; determining operational and commercial policy;
• Drawing up and implementing the annual business plan; identifying any risks and deviations and adjusting them if necessary;
• Negotiating and approving contracts with important suppliers (including raw materials and materials), procurement of strategic resources such as energy;
• Monitoring progress of production planning (optimizing space occupancy); finding solutions for seasonal peaks;
• Implementing measures to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness;
• Drawing up budgets, operations and (monthly) reports; monitoring cash flow position;
• Monitoring pre- and post-calculation of customer orders and ensuring an increase in the profit margin at customer level;
• Accountability to the board members regarding vision and business strategy;
• Periodically assess performance & development of employees; determine reward structure;
• Exploring and tapping into new markets and entering into strategic partnerships;
• Signing authority for contracts and investments within GrowOrganiX.

Your profile

You feel comfortable in the role of decision maker and take the lead decisively. You are assertive and self-confident with a strong sense of operations. You have a strong personality that gives you a reliable appearance. Furthermore, you are ambitious, driven and change-oriented. You really want to achieve something, taking into account the organization and its environment. You have a practical work attitude and are aware of your exemplary function.

You have a number of specific competencies focused on:

• Leadership and Collaboration: naturally working with others towards a common goal. You are a team player, helpful and enjoy working in a team;
• Strategy: you are able to develop your own strategy and also communicate it convincingly. You are a tactical/strategic thinker with an eye for trends;
• Communication: Optimizing internal and external communication; realizing a transparent internal communication strategy that supports the flow of information between all departments and customers;
• Entrepreneurship: you draw up your plan and choose the most suitable route for activities and processes that need to/can be improved, changed or optimized within the organization. You identify opportunities and know how to translate them via (un)beaten paths into actions that contribute to a better business result.

Job requirements:

• 7-10 years of work experience as a person ultimately responsible; experience as a manager within a medium-sized SME company is a plus;
• Affinity with growing young plants (possibly organic cultivation and / or grafting) and the international (glass) horticulture sector;
• Bsc – Msc thinking and working level; horticultural or business education;
• Experience as a change manager and guardian of the GrowOrganix DNA;
• Strong financial background;
• Good command of the English language; German is a plus.

Offer GrowOrganiX
A challenging work environment with room for further personal development within a growing organization and a team of enthusiastic professionals. Being able to make an impactful contribution to the cultivation and sales of organic vegetable  young plants. Market-conform employment conditions in line with your work experience and qualities. Participation in the company is a possibility.

Apply

Are you interested in this challenging and responsible CEO position or would you like more information, please contact Johan Grootscholten, managing partner / senior consultant of Green Career Consult, reachable on mobile number 06 38976049. Applications preferably by e-mail to Johan Grootscholten, johan@greencareerconsult.nl

GrowOrganiX has exclusively selected Green Career Consult as the only Executive Search partner.

GrowOrganiX B.V. is an organically certified young plants nursery located in Naaldwijk, specialized in producing grafted warm vegetable plants for the professional market in Europe. In addition, they produce various types of propagation material for third parties, with which they make a valuable contribution to the horticultural sector. In addition to these products, they have developed the Freshbite® line; a large assortment of delicious edible organic pick-your-own vegetables aimed at the consumer. They combine innovative techniques with years of experience and knowledge to deliver products of the highest quality.

What makes them different is their unique approach to sustainable production. As a family business, they have a rich history that has shaped them and they always look ahead. They combine the experience of the established order with a fresh, young perspective, focused on the future. This enables them to continuously improve their field, discover new opportunities and, together with their employees, raise the bar ever higher.

Quality and customer satisfaction are always central to GrowOrganiX. They are committed to optimally unburdening their customers, not only by delivering top-quality products, but also by providing transparent communication and reliable service. Everything revolves around creating valuable and sustainable relationships, both with their customers and within the team.

They believe in the power of collaboration, both internally and externally. The team consists of driven professionals who are passionate about their profession and who contribute to the mission every day: to be the best in their field and at the same time make a positive impact on the organic sector. With a focus on sustainability, innovation and craftsmanship, they strive to be an example of responsible production in horticulture.

👉 Want to know more about GrowOrganiX? Check www.groworganix.nl