Branch Manager - Business Growth & Certification Services
Job ID: 19097
TÜV Rheinland InterCert Kft.
Permanent, Full Time
Immediately
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!
We only accept applications submitted online through our application system. We cannot accept applications sent by email.
What else you should know
| Job ID | 19097 |
|---|---|
| Type of contract | Permanent |
| Type of employment | Full Time |
| Work model | Flex Office / partially remote |
| Company | TÜV Rheinland InterCert Kft. |
Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.
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Our Core Areas:
- Pressure Equipment & Plant Engineering: Inspection, testing, and certification services focusing on pressure equipment such as pressure vessels, boilers, tanks, and piping systems.
- Elevators & Conveyor Technology: Inspection, testing, and certification services for elevators, conveyor belts, escalators, cranes, and machinery.
- Electrical & Building Technology: Evaluation, inspection, testing, and certification services for electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems.
- Industrial Inspection & Material Testing: Comprehensive inspection and testing services for industrial facilities and their materials.
- Infrastructure & Project Management: Project and construction supervision as well as integrated services for infrastructure projects.
- Energy & Environment: Technical support, certification, and testing for renewable energy and sustainable solutions.
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