Branch Manager / Operations Manager
About the job
- Completed degree in industrial engineering, automotive engineering, or mechanical engineering, or technical vocational training, ideally as a master craftsperson or technician.
- Good business administration knowledge.
- At least five years of professional experience in a technical-commercial environment and substantial leadership experience.
- Good knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics, and mechanics.
- A strategic, structured, and consistent working approach with practical and customer-oriented thinking.
- Constructive employee leadership, strong communication skills, and a professional manner in direct customer contact.
- Strategically develop and expand the site in coordination with the company's and division's strategy.
- Acquire new customers and manage and expand existing customer relationships.
- Lead, motivate, and specifically develop the branch team.
- Manage economic development through regular reporting and monitoring key metrics such as revenue, utilization, costs, and results.
- Ensure efficient processes and smooth collaboration with internal departments and other branches.
About the company
PALFINGER designs and manufactures lifting equipment for transport, construction, marine, and energy customers around the world. It turns customer requirements into complete working systems for specific applications, adapting cranes and handling equipment to the vehicles, vessels, and work sites where loads need to move. Its machinery lifts heavy materials, raises workers for access tasks, and handles cargo on land and at sea, with designs made for reliable, easy operation. Revenue comes from equipment sales and after-sales service, including installation and spare parts. Founded in 1932, the group is headquartered in Bergheim near Salzburg, Austria.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Bergheim, Austria
Founded
1932
Get referred to PALFINGER
See people who can refer or advise you
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Training spans technical and leadership skills: PALFINGER lists mentoring, international learning tracks and a central learning platform.
- Advancement starts with internships: PALFINGER describes a Brazilian IT intern progressing to SAP module supervisor.
- Apprenticeships lead beyond entry roles: PALFINGER says many apprentices move into specialist or leadership positions.
What critics are saying
- Customer delays affect demand: PALFINGER's July 2026 report linked first-half results to postponed investments and volatile markets.
- Cost plans include structural changes: PALFINGER's July 2026 plan targets EUR 25 million savings from 2027 through automation and restructuring.
- US tariffs pressure regional business: PALFINGER's April 2026 report linked them to weaker North American demand and profitability.
What makes PALFINGER unique
- Service has international reach: PALFINGER reports over 5,000 sales and service locations across more than 130 countries.
- Marine products extend beyond road equipment: PALFINGER sells boats, launching equipment and deck machinery alongside land-based lifting equipment.
- Production connects with local support: PALFINGER reports 30 manufacturing sites plus sales, installation and service hubs.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?