Business Unit Manager – Emerging Markets

In this role, you will take ownership of the overall business objectives linked to the strategy for emerging markets in Asia, Africa & Latin America. With the creation of this business unit, VYNCKE aims to bring more focus, autonomy, and empowerment to the region, supported by transparent agreements with centralized services and expertise centers.

about the job

As Business Unit Manager, you will:

Define and implement a growth strategy that aligns with our long term business goals.
Build a competent team to manage and execute it. You’ll lead five direct reports (team managers), while indirectly overseeing around 50 Vynckeneers across 4 locations.
Take ownership over P&L, focusing on the top line, project net margin, and controlling fixed costs.
You plan and manage budgets and capacity for both the short and long term.
Oversee project finances, including contracts, gross margin, and overall financial management.
Lead technology development initiatives while assessing and managing associated risks.
Facilitate clear and effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
Be part of the Management team of VYNCKE and report to the CEO.
Build an open and constructive cooperation with the Executive Team based in Belgium, centralized services and other VYNCKE units.

About you

We imagine our ideal candidate would have:

Deep local roots (SE-Asia), an international educational background and large regional professional experiences.
A major career path in sales or business development, of which minimum10 years in Asia
Experience in project business (B2B), of which 5 years in a senior management position in an international environment.
Acquired competences such as understanding business factors, integrating complex information, analytical & numerical reasoning, guiding others, generating impact, networking…
The ability to work fluently in English, both spoken & written.

About our offer

Join VYNCKE, and we can promise you that you will embark on a fascinating journey.
We offer an environment where you will receive the autonomy to write your business story, with a direct impact on collective results.
You’ll be part of a team that trusts and empowers you, where every challenge is an opportunity to make a choice and by consequence a difference.
Your career is more than a job – it’s a path to making a meaningful impact in the world of clean energy, one project at a time.

About VYNCKE

In 1912, more than a century ago, VYNCKE was born from the hands of a single blacksmith: Louis VYNCKE. Today, we’ve grown into a leader in the industry of clean energy technology. Our journey from a family-run workshop to a pioneer in clean energy has been driven by an unwavering commitment to our customers and a deep respect for our planet. At VYNCKE, you join a legacy and a community that values tradition while fearlessly stepping into the future.

Is this your career match?

Great! We can’t wait to hear from you to find out if we see the match too.

This is how you become a Vynckeneer

Our application process is designed not only to find the right match, but to offer you insights and a true taste of the VYNCKE experience. You’ll learn about us, about yourself, and about your future.

We contact you

After you apply, our first step is to connect with you, opening the door to possibilities and understanding your aspirations.

We meet face-to-face

Our in-person discussions are where we dive deeper, understanding your skills and how you can spark with us.

We offer you a spot

If it’s a match, we warmly offer you a spot in the VYNCKE family, marking the start of an exciting journey together.