General Manager Trading (m/f/d)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and visionary General Manager to lead our Division (Trading Central Europe, based in Germany/ Weissenthurm) for the main markets Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In this position, you will be responsible for driving volume, revenue, value contribution, and market share growth across all products while ensuring cost efficiency through smart spending and productivity improvements.

You will take full ownership of national deliverables and play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the organization. This includes developing and implementing business strategies, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring operational excellence.

In addition to your role as General Manager Trading, you will also act as Managing Director for Trading Germany, representing the company at the highest level and ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

The role requires strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of market dynamics, and the ability to build and maintain high-level relationships. Please note that this position involves approximately 50% travel, as you will engage with stakeholders, customers, and teams across different locations to ensure alignment and success.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic business and organizational plans
• Manage sales forecasting and financial planning processes
• Build and maintain high-level strategic relationships
• Provide market insights and address regional needs
• Lead cross-functional trading activities (Sales, Marketing, Customer Technical Service, Graphics, Planning & Logistics)
• Drive revenue growth and new business development
• Represent the company in industry-related activities
• Foster personnel development and career planning
• Promote a strong organizational culture
• Manage the organizational scorecard and continuous improvement initiatives
• Implement system and organizational enhancements

Requirements:

• University degree in Economics or a comparable field
• Fluent in German and English; additional languages are a plus
• Strong background in Sales, ideally complemented by experience in Marketing or Finance
• Professional experience across multiple business functions and countries
• Visionary leadership with excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to collaborate and manage relationships across functions
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Highly motivated, results-driven, and willing to go the extra mile
• In-depth knowledge of local market trends, language, and culture
• Ability to engage credibly with external customers
• Solid planning and organizational skills, including time management and priority setting
• Experience in organizational development and change management

Benefits:

• Flexible Working time
• Hybrid working
• Above-tariff salary package
• Company car
• Company pension scheme with employer contribution
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• INSITE Employee Assistance Program
• goFLUENT Online Language Training Program
• Free on-site parking and canteen

About Ardagh Metal Packaging

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading global supplier of sustainable and infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe, North America and Brazil and with innovative production capabilities. AMP operates 23 metal beverage can production facilities in nine countries, employing more than 6,000 people with sales of approximately $4.9bn in 2024. A partner of choice for beverage companies, AMP is known for its outstanding quality and customer service and is the only pure-play metal beverage can producer of scale in the market today.

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP), 76%-owned by Ardagh Group is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable, metal and glass packaging for brand owners around the world. The consistent pursuit of market-leading innovation, quality and customer service, backed by investment in our people and processes, underpins everything we do. We remain focused on continuous improvement in all aspects of our business to deliver long-term, sustainable success for our stakeholders.

Ardagh Group also holds a 42% interest in Trivium Packaging, a leading supplier of sustainable metal packaging to the food & specialty and personal care markets. Ardagh operates 59 metal and glass production facilities in 16 countries, employing approximately 19,000 people with sales of approximately $9.1bn. The future we’re creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!