General Manager, Commercial and Monitoring Business

As a General Manager for Suterra, you will hold overall leadership responsibilities for the P&L of the Commercial and Monitoring business, develop aggressive growth plans, manage cross-functional teams, and cultivate relationships within B2B markets!

To be considered for the General Manager role at Suterra, you should have a bachelor's degree in an analytic or quantitative discipline, over 10 years of relevant professional experience, and strong relationship-building and communication skills.

The General Manager at Suterra plays a critical role by leading the development of sustainable products aimed at transforming the agricultural and food storage sectors, directly influencing Suterra’s commitment to innovative, eco-friendly practices.

Suterra promotes a work culture that values innovation, curiosity, and a strong commitment to sustainability. You will be joining an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration across global teams, fostering growth and acceptance.

Yes, as a General Manager at Suterra, you should be prepared to travel up to 40% of the time, as it will be essential to meet with clients and collaborate with teams across different regions.

Successful candidates for the General Manager position must exhibit strong leadership and project management skills, the ability to integrate technical problem-solving into actionable plans, and a business-first mentality with effective communication abilities.

Suterra’s mission is to innovate and deliver sustainable pest-control solutions that safeguard the global food supply while promoting environmental responsibility. The General Manager will play a vital role in furthering this mission.

In preparing for this question, you should indicate how you've effectively monitored financials and made data-driven decisions that align with business goals. Sharing specific metrics you've improved can illustrate your impact.

Emphasize your ability to analyze market trends and customer needs to create strategic growth forecasts. Discuss any prior experiences where you successfully implemented a growth plan that resulted in revenue increases.

Talk about your relationship-building strategies, highlighting the importance of understanding client needs, maintaining open lines of communication, and nurturing long-term partnerships that benefit both parties.

Be prepared to share how you foster collaboration within teams by utilizing technology, encouraging open dialogue during meetings, and ensuring that all voices are heard to build a cohesive working environment.

You want to demonstrate your commitment to sustainability, discussing how you've integrated eco-friendly practices into product development or operational processes while aligning them with company values.

Your answer should reflect a structured approach to strategic planning through data analysis, forecasting future needs, and developing actionable plans that lead to measurable outcomes.

Explain how you maintain oversight by implementing clear project milestones, using collaborative tools for communication, and regularly checking in on team progress while adapting to any challenges that arise.

Share a specific challenge, focusing on your problem-solving approach, solution implementation, and the successful results that followed, showcasing your resilience and leadership capabilities.

Discuss your leadership style, whether it's transformational or servant leadership, and provide examples of how this style has influenced team morale, productivity, and success in achieving goals.

Mention specific performance monitoring tools or methodologies you rely on, like KPIs, balanced scorecards, or financial dashboards, and explain how these have supported your management objectives.