Geschäftsführer (gn): Full Remote, 45h Woche

Wildschytz UG, a prominent provider of nature-based experiences in Germany, is on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced General Manager to spearhead its ambitious growth plans. With a proven track record spanning over six years, Wildschytz specialises in creating memorable moments through a diverse range of activities. These include everything from foraging walks for mushrooms and herbs, gold panning adventures, and invigorating ice bathing sessions, to offering relevant training programmes and corporate events. The company is now seeking an operations expert to drive its expansion towards a €10 million turnover target.

About the Role

This is a significant leadership opportunity for an individual passionate about scaling a business within the experiential tourism sector. The General Manager will be instrumental in guiding Wildschytz through its next phase of development, focusing on both market expansion and the diversification of its service offerings. The role demands a strategic thinker with a robust operational background, capable of managing a multifaceted organisation.

The successful candidate will assume overall responsibility for the company’s strategic direction, with a particular emphasis on market penetration and the development of new business avenues. This includes devising and executing plans for expanding into new geographical markets and fostering the growth of existing operational sites. The leadership scope extends to overseeing a dedicated back-office team of 12 individuals and managing relationships with a network of over 300 freelance guides, ensuring the seamless delivery of high-quality experiences.

What You'll Be Doing

The day-to-day responsibilities will be diverse and impactful, requiring a proactive and hands-on approach to management. Key duties will include:

• **Strategic Market Expansion:** Identifying and developing opportunities for Wildschytz to enter new markets, both domestically and potentially internationally. This involves market research, strategic planning, and the execution of market entry strategies.
• **Operational Oversight:** Ensuring the efficient and effective organisation and delivery of all events and experiences. This includes managing logistics, quality control, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• **Business Development:** Exploring and launching new

business lines and service offerings that align with Wildschytz's core mission and growth objectives.

• **Team Leadership:** Leading, motivating, and managing the back-office team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• **Guide Network Management:** Maintaining strong relationships with the extensive network of freelance guides, ensuring they are well-supported and equipped to deliver exceptional experiences.
• **Financial and Growth Planning:** Contributing significantly to the company's financial targets and overall growth strategy, aiming to achieve the ambitious €10 million turnover goal.

What They're Looking For

Wildschytz UG is seeking an individual who embodies an entrepreneurial spirit and possesses a structured, results-oriented approach to work. A strong operational background is essential, coupled with a willingness to be deeply involved in the business's daily operations – a true hands-on mentality is highly valued.

Essential qualifications and attributes include:

• **Proven Leadership Experience:** Demonstrated success in managing teams and driving business growth, preferably within the tourism, hospitality, or events sector.
• **Strategic and Operational Acumen:** The ability to think strategically about market expansion and business development, while also possessing the operational skills to implement plans effectively.
• **Technological Proficiency:** Familiarity with modern business technologies such as Shopify, Zapier, AI agents, and Google Workspace is expected, given their importance in streamlining operations and enhancing customer engagement.
• **Adaptability and Initiative:** A proactive mindset with the capability to adapt to a dynamic business environment and take initiative to solve problems and seize opportunities.
• **Commitment:** A dedication to the company's success, with an expectation that the role will be a primary focus, eschewing significant concurrent side-businesses.
• **HPC-based Presence Readiness:** While the role is advertised as fully remote, a willingness to travel and be present in the Heidelberg/Karlsruhe area during the onboarding period is required.

For a South African applicant considering such a role, comparable positions in the burgeoning adventure tourism and events sector might typically involve significant responsibility and potentially offer competitive remuneration packages, depending on the scale and profitability of the organisation. Career progression could lead to executive leadership roles in larger tourism groups or provide a solid foundation for entrepreneurial ventures in the South African market.

• Unternehmerisches Mindset und strukturiertes Arbeiten.
• Hands-On-Mentalität: Du packst, wenn nötig, selbst an.
• Aktuelle Tech-Kompetenz: Shopify, Zapier, AI Agents, Google Workspace.
• Reisebereitschaft und Präsenz in Heidelberg/Karlsruhe während der Einarbeitungszeit.
• Investition in unseren gemeinsamen Erfolg, ohne Nebentätigkeiten.