General Manager India

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The General Manager will be responsible for the business in India especially for engineering, sales and marketing relevant activities. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead India field applications engineering office. 

• Collaborate with VAT business units and functions to develop and execute a long-term VAT India strategy.  

• Lead and manage team's performance and activities. 

• Maintain C-level relationship with key customers and distributors and establish new connections for future business in semiconductors, general vacuum industry, and related industries. 

• Own full P&L responsibility for the company, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management. 

• Drive profitable specification wins, product and service revenue growth to meet business goals. 

• Oversee India business operations in alignment with global functions. 

• Create and implement revenue, spec win and market share growth strategies through collaboration with VAT’s three business units. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in the organization to achieve VAT’s strategic goals. 

• Communicates all pertinent procedural, developmental, and fiscal information to management in a timely, accurate, and professional manner. 

• Develop and strengthen a culture of performance and engagement across the organization. 

• Steer and drive talent development initiatives and succession planning to sustain business growth and develop a strong team of internal talents  

• Assist with development, planning, and implementation of strategic corporate goals. 

• Translate the VAT corporate strategy into a measurable execution plan 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Travel is required; approximately 40-50% should be expected. 

• Multinational and cross-culture exposure  

REQUIREMENTS 

• 10-15 years of heading engineering or account teams in hi-tech equipment firms, MNC work experience including an International assignment preferred.  

• Exceptional technology and/or industry expertise, gained in vacuum technology or Semiconductor, or manufacturing industries serving similarly sophisticated and demanding clients. 

• Analytical and solutions oriented thinker, able to operate in evolving structures.  

• Experienced in developing clients based on CRM tools.  

• Savvy with best practices in implementing project planning planning, forecasting strategies.  

• Proven and comprehensive engineering program experience and in driving and managing growth.  

• Knowledge of building and developing an organization with a multi-cultural approach.  

• Proven proficiency in business development. 

• Experienced in building and managing complex, strategic relationships.  

• Ability to operate in ambiguity and drive change. 

• Strong change leadership and proficient cross functional management skills 

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, organizational and culture intelligent. 

• Fluency in English. 

EDUCATION:   Degree-level education and added management schooling.