Career Opportunities: Branch Manager - Business Growth & Certification Services (19097)

Requisition ID 19097 - Posted 

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Job Summary

Are you a strategic leader with a strong technical background and a passion for driving business growth? Join TÜV Rheinland as a Branch Manager in Bratislava, where you’ll lead a team of 5 experienced auditors and play a key role in expanding our certification and inspection services across Slovakia.

This hands-on leadership role combines technical expertise, team management, and business development to grow our market presence, strengthen client relationships, and deliver exceptional value to our partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development & Growth:
• Drive business growth by expanding technical certification and inspection services in Slovakia,
• Identify new opportunities and develop services in areas like materials testing, elevator certification, PED, and energy-related services,
• Build strong client relationships and lead tendering and proposal activities,
• Increase office headcount.
• Technical & Operational Leadership:
• Manage a team of 5 mechanical engineer auditors, ensuring high-quality technical execution in welding, system certification, and conformity assessments,
• Collaborate with internal experts, subcontractors, and international teams to deliver exceptional results.
• People & Office Management:
• Lead and motivate the team, providing feedback and supporting professional growth,
• Oversee branch operations, including resource planning, budgets, and profitability (P&L),
• Ensure smooth coordination with legal and operational partners.

Requirements

• Must-have:
• Fluency in Slovak and English,
• Engineering degree (Mechanical preferred; Electrical acceptable with strong mechanical/welding knowledge),
• 5+ years of experience in business development and client relationship management,
• 3+ years of leadership experience, managing technical teams,
• Solid background in welding, mechanical engineering, certification, or inspection,
• Experience with quality management systems,
• Strong business mindset and ability to grow services and teams,
• Willingness to work on-site in Bratislava and travel within Slovakia (occasional visits to Budapest).
• Nice-to-have:
• Welding engineer qualification or expertise in welding technology,
• Experience with PED (2014/68/EU), pressure equipment, or the energy services,
• Background in materials testing or elevator certification,
• Established network within Slovak industries,
• German and/or Hungarian language skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and a full-time employment contract,
• A high-impact leadership role with real autonomy,
• Strong technical and international backing from TÜV Rheinland,
• Long-term career development and access to advanced certifications,
• Flexible work arrangements,
• Company events, modern tools, and meal tickets,
• A growing, ambitious environment where technical expertise truly matters.

Why Join Us?

At TÜV Rheinland, we enable progress and innovation across industries while prioritizing safety, quality, and trust. As a Branch Manager, you’ll lead a team of experts, drive business growth, and make a real impact in the certification and inspection industry.

If you’re a dynamic leader with a passion for business development and technical excellence, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape the future!

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