General Manager
General Manager
Shanghai-Baoshan, CN
Do you want to boost the future towards a safe, secure and sustainable world?
At DEKRA we deal with future topics in every field of work: from vehicle inspection to cyber security, from product testing to clean energies or from automated driving to artificial intelligence. We anticipate technical developments early on and drive industry transformation as thought leaders. For the exciting tasks that lie ahead we are looking for skilled and passionate people who want to grow and achieve their best in a global team. Enthusiasts wanting to do meaningful work and to make a contribution as a trusted partner for our clients and for society. People like you.
Do you want to boost the future towards a safe, secure and sustainable world?
At DEKRA we deal with future topics in every field of work: from vehicle inspection to cyber security, from product testing to clean energies or from automated driving to artificial intelligence. We anticipate technical developments early on and drive industry transformation as thought leaders. For the exciting tasks that lie ahead we are looking for skilled and passionate people who want to grow and achieve their best in a global team. Enthusiasts wanting to do meaningful work and to make a contribution as a trusted partner for our clients and for society. People like you.
A Day in the Life and the Impact You’ll Make:
As General Manager of Renewable Sales & BD, PV Components SH, PV Module SH, Inverter & Related ESS, you will lead both commercial growth and operational delivery. You will drive Renewable sales and business development, build strategic customer relationships, and deliver sustainable revenue growth, while taking overall responsibility for the delivery performance of PV Components SH, PV Module SH, Inverter & Related ESS. Working across sales, technical, laboratory, quality, project management, marketing, and other teams, you will ensure effective execution, service quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
What You’ll Do:
- Take overall responsibility for Renewable Sales & BD performance, including revenue growth, customer acquisition, strategic account development, and market expansion.
- Develop and execute sales strategies, annual business plans, targets, pipeline priorities, and go-to-market approaches for the Renewable business.
- Lead, coach, and manage the Renewable Sales & BD team to achieve business targets and build a high-performing commercial organization.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and industry stakeholders, and develop long-term strategic accounts.
- Identify market trends, customer needs, and new growth opportunities for the Renewable business.
- Take overall responsibility for the operations and service delivery of PV Components SH, PV Module SH, Inverter & Related ESS, ensuring quality, efficiency, timely delivery, and customer satisfaction.
- Lead delivery teams and resources, including capacity planning, workload prioritization, project execution, and continuous improvement.
- Monitor operational KPIs, turnaround time, resource utilization, and delivery risks, and take corrective actions when needed.
- Connect Sales & BD with delivery and technical teams to turn customer requirements into feasible solutions and ensure effective delivery.
- Manage sales processes, pricing, quotations, and commercial negotiations within authorized company policies and limits.
- Drive new services and solutions based on market needs, technical capabilities, and business priorities.
- Provide regular business and operational updates to the Vice President and management team, and contribute to resource planning, hiring, performance management, and team development.
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering, business, energy, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in sales, business development, operations, service delivery, or general management in renewable energy or related industries.
- Strong knowledge of renewable energy markets and business models, including PV components/modules, inverters, and ESS.
- Proven ability to lead both commercial growth and operational/service delivery, with strong planning, execution, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven people leadership with a strong focus on results, customer centricity, service quality, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.
- Strong collaboration and change agility across sales, technical, laboratory, quality, project management, marketing, and other teams.
- Good command of English in both oral and written communication.
Nice to Have
- Strong customer orientation and entrepreneurial mindset, with commercial acumen and operational ownership.
- Demonstrated integrity, accountability, team spirit, and a strong sense of responsibility.
- A mindset for innovation, digitalization, and continuous improvement.
- A strong commitment to safety, quality, sustainability, leadership, and purpose.
What You’ll Receive for the Value You Bring:
- A culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous learning
- A secure, future-oriented employer committed to your personal and professional growth
At DEKRA we value your unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive workplace for all team members.