Sr. Manager – EMEA Channel Operations – Great Flesivility!

Location:

Utrecht, Nederland, Netherlands

Salary:

Negotiable

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Health, Nursing & Social Services Jobs

Advertiser:

NonStop Consulting

Job ID:

131828284

Posted On:

23 April 2025

Senior Manager – EMEA Channel Operations

Hybrid role with regular EMEA travel | Full-time

We’re currently seeking a highly capable Senior Manager – Channel Operations to help shape and drive operational and commercial excellence across the EMEA region. This is a unique opportunity to operate at the intersection of supply chain, commercial strategy, and customer experience-working closely with leadership teams to elevate performance and unlock value through distribution partnerships.

About the Role

In this high-impact role, you will act as a strategic partner to commercial, product, and marketing teams, helping to align global distribution activities with business goals. You will play a key role in representing the channel in internal and external stakeholder meetings, driving operational improvements, and ensuring an exceptional customer experience throughout the region.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead channel operations strategy execution across EMEA, with a focus on growth, service excellence, and profitability
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Serve as the voice of the customer-leading service performance reviews, identifying improvement areas, and uncovering added-value opportunities
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Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to define KPIs, track performance, and support strategic initiatives
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Drive operational excellence projects that improve efficiency across distribution and supply chain teams
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Support the development of commercial materials, such as case studies and best-practice documentation
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Build a culture of continuous improvement, change-readiness, and customer-centricity within the channel team
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Mentor and lead team members in cross-functional initiatives aimed at enhancing business operations and sales effectiveness

What You Bring

A proven ability to lead through complexity and change across culturally diverse, matrixed environments
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
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A mindset focused on results, innovation, and long-term value creation
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Passion for delivering impactful customer outcomes through collaboration and process optimization

Your Background

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
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5+ years in a senior operational or commercial leadership role
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Demonstrated experience improving cross-functional processes and leading change
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Ability to travel across the EMEA region (up to 25%)
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Experience working remotely and independently across multiple priorities

Preferred:

Master’s degree in Business or relevant discipline
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Working knowledge of Six Sigma and/or Lean methodologies
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Experience within the medical device, life sciences, or healthcare industry

Why Join?

This is a chance to step into a visible, strategic role within a fast-paced international organization. You’ll benefit from flexible hybrid working, performance incentives, and internal mobility opportunities-all while contributing to a purpose-driven mission.

If you’re passionate about driving commercial growth, building strong partnerships, and improving operational performance on a regional scale, we’d love to hear from you.

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