Center Manager

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At Lely, we believe in a sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future for farming. Our mission is to make farmers' work easier while ensuring animal welfare and improved productivity.

Lely is an international family-owned business that operates through a strong international structure. From our headquarters in Maassluis, the Netherlands, we manage nine regional clusters, each responsible for coordinating activities across a group of countries.

Within these clusters, we collaborate with more than 200 Lely Centers around the world. These Lely Centers are Lely´s route to the market. Some are independently run franchise partners, others (like Lely Center Mitchelstown) are fully owned by Lely. The Lely-owned Centers reflect our long-term commitment to the region and our belief in developing scalable, high-quality operations in-house.

Job Description

As Lely Center Manager, you lead a regional sales and service organization that supports dairy farmers in working more efficiently, sustainably, and with greater enjoyment. Together with your team, you help farmers in your region on the Lely journey: adopting the right technology, receiving expert advice, and experiencing reliable, long-term support, from the very first introduction to Lely through to daily operations and ongoing farm optimization.

This role combines people leadership, strategic vision, business growth, and strong customer partnerships. You shape the direction of the Center, ensuring every part of the customer journey, from sales and installation to service and support, is smooth and consistent. In doing so, you create real impact on farms across the region and help move the dairy sector forward through innovation.

You'll guide and inspire a committed group of professionals across Sales, Service, Farm Management Support (FMS), Marketing, and Business Support. Whether it's helping install new robotic solutions, offering tailored advice to improve farm performance, or solving a challenge on-site, your team is there to help. And you make sure they have the support, structure, and clarity they need to do their best work.

You oversee the bigger picture: people, customers, strategy, and performance. You bring your team together with a clear vision, foster a supportive culture, and keep the Center growing, both in reach and in team development. You also represent the Center within the region, collaborating with farmers, partners, and other local stakeholders who all play a part in the future of farming.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Leading and growing a regional sales and service organization that supports farmers with Lely's full portfolio of solutions.
• Driving customer satisfaction by building long-term, trust-based relationships with farmers and ensuring delivery of top-quality service and advice.
• Setting and executing strategic and annual plans to grow the business, improve profitability, and maintain a dominant market position.
• Managing budgets, P&L, and the overall financial performance of the Center.
• Supporting the growth and wellbeing of your team and ensuring the Center runs safely, efficiently, and profitably.
• Representing the Lely Center externally and developing partnerships with industry stakeholders, government bodies, and educational institutions.

Qualifications

We are looking for an inclusive and inspiring leader who brings both strategic vision and a hands-on approach. You enjoy working with others toward shared goals, and bring clarity, energy, and purpose to your role. You act as a trusted partner for both your team and your customers.

You bring:

• Proven leadership skills and experience in managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong business acumen with P&L management experience.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• A pragmatic, respectful, and hands-on attitude; you step in and support the team when needed.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on growth and operational excellence.
• Sound knowledge of finance, sales, and service processes.
• Familiarity with or affinity for the agricultural, dairy, robotics, or technology sector (a plus).
• A bachelor's degree in business, agriculture, engineering, or a related field (preferred).

Additional Information

Aside from a challenging opportunity we also offer the following compensation and benefits:

• An international working environment with opportunities for own initiative and entrepreneurship.
• A competitive salary within the salary up to €85000 gross per year, in which we like to see opportunities for growth from your starting salary towards the future.
• 20% Bonus opportunity
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company Vehicle according to Lely Company policy

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management, Sales, and Business Development

Industries

• Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing and Manufacturing

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