Senior Manager DACH- Business Development

Allow us to introduce ourselves.

At dss+, we are not just your average global operations consulting firm. We are a Purpose-driven company that exists to save lives and create a sustainable future – for our clients, employees and communities. In pursuit of this Purpose, we put people at the centre of everything we do, and we are a consultancy with heart. As an experienced operations consultant, your role is crucial in helping us achieve this Purpose, making you an integral part of our operations.

Right now, we’re expanding our Industrials and Manufacturing practice and are looking for a Senior Manager to focus on Business Development across DACH and the Nordics to join the team. This expansion presents a unique opportunity for you to grow both personally and professionally as you contribute to our Purpose.

Does this sound like you?

As a Senior Manager you will support the growth of our Industrials & Manufacturing practice with a focus on DACH and the Nordics. You will work with industry-leading clients to reduce risks and improve business continuity and asset productivity. You’ll save lives, drive performance and improve the working lives of all your clients’ employees.

Key responsibilities will include;

• Develop new business and manage existing accounts

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and key stakeholders

• Discover opportunities to make our clients safer, more productive and more sustainable

• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities

• Strategic thinking with the ability to develop and execute a go-to-market plan

• Manage call campaigns with external parties

• Collaborate with internal teams to create tailored solutions that meet client needs

• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking functions

Let's see where our shared vision leads.

We have a strong growth trajectory and a global footprint, which means unprecedented opportunity for the people on our teams to advance their careers through working with clients and joining forces with technical operations executives, experienced line managers and qualified coaches who all share a problem-solving mindset and a passion for what they do.

We offer a mentorship program with internal and external senior leaders to broaden technical expertise and share best practices. Our performance process and talent systems support individuals on their personal and professional development journey, and you will have access to the Consulting Development Academy.

In addition to our career development benefits, we offer a competitive base salary, health insurance, life & accident insurance, allowances, a discretionary yearly incentive plan, and flexible work policies.

Who are you today?

Beyond that, be yourself. At dss+, we embrace and celebrate diversity. Above all, we are an inclusive culture in which everyone contributes and has the chance to develop their talents further.

Ideally, you will hold a degree/master’s degree in engineering or a business-related field, coupled with 10 plus years’ experience in management consulting with previous exposure to operations consulting.

You will demonstrate deep knowledge of Industrials & manufacturing, and you will have demonstrated the ability to sell complex operations consulting services at C-level with large industrials & manufacturing clients.

You will have a proven track record of achieving business growth and revenue targets.

A strong network within the industry and the ability to leverage contacts to drive business.

You're a thought leader. Able to leverage your knowledge to identify themes, trends and challenges within the sector and guide clients and create talking points.

You will speak fluent German and English but also be comfortable communicating and working with a wide range of cultures and nationalities (additional European languages are a significant advantage)

And you will have excellent communication skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. Like us.

Although the preference is for this individual to be based in Germany, you could also be based in the UK, Switzerland, France or Belgium as long as you are prepared to regularly travel to DACH/Nordics

A bit more about us

We are implementers and change-makers. Our passion lies in helping our clients solve their biggest challenges and engaging organisations, from the boardroom to the shop floor, to become resilient to future vulnerabilities and sustain improvements.

Our industry expertise—in metals and mining, chemicals, oil, gas and energy, power and utilities, agribusiness and consumer goods, industrial and manufacturing, and private equity—combined with our consulting expertise in risk, operations, and sustainability helps clients translate their pain points into actionable roadmaps that deliver real, tangible results.

Our transformational solutions in operational risk management, operational excellence and ESG/sustainability are accelerated through leadership coaching, capability building, and culture change and enabled through digital technologies.