Regional Director – Ruhr-Westfalen

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Full responsibility for Profit and Loss (P&L) in the designated region.

• Meet and surpass budgetary goals, revenue targets, and market share objectives.

• Analyze monthly financial reports and implement necessary corrective measures.

• Oversee cash flow projections and resource distribution across all legal entities.

• Launch synergy and cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining service and quality standards.

• Develop budget proposals and performance dashboards for executive management.

• Supervise and ensure operational efficiency across all funeral homes within the region.

• Hold regular review meetings with local operators and team leaders.

• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and proactively identify areas for improvement.

• Implement technological solutions to streamline workflows.

• Encourage the sharing of best practices between locations.

• Engage in business development: focusing on organic growth and mergers & acquisitions.

• Oversee the integration process post-acquisition (including personnel, real estate, and processes).

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a customer-oriented, multi-site organization—preferably in a sensitive sector (funeral services, healthcare, long-term care, hospitality, retail).

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple locations and projects simultaneously.

• Strong commercial insight: responsible for P&L, budget oversight, and financial analysis.

• Experience collaborating with local authorities, social institutions, and external partners.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a relevant field preferred; a commercial apprenticeship with pertinent experience is also acceptable.

• Proficient in German; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

• Skilled user of Microsoft 365, Google Suite, and cloud-based solutions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working options (remote position with travel to funeral homes).

• Personalized training and professional growth opportunities.

• 30 days of vacation.

• Company car available for personal use.

• Access to Corporate Benefits – discounts with over 800 reputable companies.

• Jobrad (company bike) leasing available.