Cluster Manager Atlantic

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and inspiring manager to join our team as Cluster Manager Atlantic. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a Cluster of approximately 36 colleagues across the Atlantic region. As the orchestrator of the Cluster, you will oversee the full business, set a clear strategic direction and empower the Cluster Management Team to perform at its best.

This is not a role focused only on day-to-day operations. Instead, you will focus on aligning strategy, strengthening collaboration in the matrix and enabling sustainable growth. As General Manager of Lely’s representation in the Atlantic region, you will play a key role in stakeholder management, act as a true ambassador of our organisation and legally fulfil the role of Managing Director.

Your main priority will be to develop and execute a strategic growth plan that activates and extends the Lely Center distribution channel. Together with your team, you will drive the adoption of robotic milking and other automation solutions, strengthen Lely’s market position and ensure high customer satisfaction across the Atlantic region.

Your main responsibilities:

• Oversee the full Cluster business and set a clear strategic direction for the Atlantic region.
• Build a strong and collaborative Cluster team and coach the Cluster Management Team.
• Develop and execute a strategic growth plan to drive sustainable growth.
• Accelerate the adoption of all our robotic propositions.
• Grow market share while ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Support Lely Centers in achieving Lely’s growth ambitions by strengthening their business readiness, organization and capacity.
• Safeguard the Lely Franchise Concept, ensuring Lely Centers and Cluster employees consistently uphold its principles and protect the Lely brand.
• Manage key internal and external stakeholders.
• Legally fulfil the role and responsibilities of Managing Director.

You are an experienced and authentic people manager who knows how to inspire, challenge and enable others. You understand the dynamics of a commercial and technical organization and are able to connect strategy with execution.

Your background:

• A completed bachelor’s or master’s degree, for example in economics, business management or a related field, combined with at least 10 years of relevant experience in a commercial, general management or business leadership role.
• Familiarity with the agricultural sector, preferably the dairy industry.
• Strong leadership experience in leading multiple teams and/or disciplines, not limited to sales.
• Experience working with dealer or franchise networks.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to ask the right questions to create clarity and alignment.
• A people-oriented leadership style combined with solid business expertise.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the Atlantic region and to Lely International in the Netherlands.

We know that talent comes in many forms. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

An awesome role with growth potential, in which you can further develop your managerial skills and demonstrate your level of ambition.

Further benefits:

• You will be working in an international environment with one of the most innovative organizations in the worldwide dairy industry.
• Adequate remuneration package for the skills and experience demonstrated, including a car allowance and bonus structure.
• Lely Atlantic will double your pension contribution up to maximum of 12%
• We also have life assurance and income protection
• Increased annual leave with length of service.
• Freedom in your work organization.
• A propitious atmosphere for personal development and growth.
• Our Lely Academy offering a wide range of education facilities.
• A versatile job providing ample space for individual initiative and organization.

... as well as an international organization with potential for further career growth.