Commercial VP / General Manager Costa Rica

Be part of something bigger!

As the world and the way people live is changing, at Bekaert we believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. Our ambition is to be the leading partner for shaping the way we live and move. And to always do this the Bekaert Way – safe, smart, and sustainable.

With a heritage of more than 140 years, we continue to strengthen our core competencies that have made Bekaert a global market and technology leader in material science of steel wire transformation and coating technologies. Today, we also apply our expertise beyond steel to create new solutions with innovative materials and services for markets including new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy.

As a dynamic and growing company with over 27,000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 7 billion in combined revenue in 2022, we're looking for someone like you to join our team!

Why join us?

• Personal Growth – Let us help you unlock your full potential
• Pioneering – Join us to challenge the impossible
• Creativity - Discover possibilities beyond steel
• Purpose – Drive progress for our planet and people
• Diversity – Together, we create change

About the role

Your Impact as General Manager Central America and Caribbean Region:

Responsibilities:

• Manage the General Management of BIA Alambres as a manufacturing site in the CCA region, including the BEGUA Sales office.
• Directly supervise the Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, Safety, HR, and Finance areas.
• Be accountable for P&L and short- and long-term strategic planning.
• Ensure the achievement of all KPIs agreed by the Board of directors.
• Represent the entity legally and ensure compliance with all financial documents and safety regulations.
• Coordinate operational, supply chain, and critical procurement activities.
• Support all commercial strategy and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Strategically manage employees and ensure talent management and compliance.
• Manage procurement of wire rod and support coordination of WIP and finished products.
• Control inventory management and cost budget.
• Ensure total compliance of the entity and region with all legal processes and Bekaert Guidelines.

Authority:

• Make key decisions within the entity and region.
• Manage the leading team and monitor metrics and indicators.
• Request increased levels and credit releases.
• Approve purchase and release requests in FIORI/SAP system.
• Support Sales budget execution and management of the marketing budget.

Context:

• Remain aware of relevant information about clients and the industry in which they operate.
• Attend to clients with attention problems, disagreements, or discomfort.
• Stabilize commercial relationships with clients, manage doubts and complaints, and handle objections.

About You

Essential skills & competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration with training in Marketing or Sales.
• Master or specialization in Business/Management.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in management positions.
• Extensive experience in the hardware channel, construction, industrial or agricultural sector in Centro America and the Caribbean.
• Results-oriented, with knowledge of statistical and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to manage application software in a Windows environment and knowledge of market strategies.
• Advanced or native oral and written English, with excellent customer service, teamwork, time management, negotiation, conflict management, leadership, proactivity, and communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial and autonomous leader.
• networking with the steel processing and manufacturing players in the regions

Will you dare to take the next step?

Join us to unlock your full potential AND have a true impact in pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team!

At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers