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Head of Growth (m/f/d)
Strategic growth responsibility for a Europe-wide testing and laboratory network with a revenue volume of €400 million
CERTANIA is a Europe-wide group of companies specializing in laboratory, testing, and certification services. As Head of Growth, you will assume overall responsibility for group-wide growth – from the strategic management of all marketing and sales channels to the design of scalable go-to-market architectures, performance measurement, and management communication at the C-level.
You will be the key driver of our new customer acquisition across all portfolio companies – with direct responsibility for market penetration and revenue growth for a group with revenues of several hundred million euros. You will work closely with the management, the CEOs of our portfolio companies, and our advisory board, and independently manage initiatives that enable direct growth.
This role is aimed at a strong entrepreneurial personality with a leadership mindset, high strategic depth, and a clear track record of success in building scalable growth structures.
Your mission
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Strategic Responsibility & Growth Architecture
- Development and management of a group-wide growth strategy, coordinated with management and the board.
- Establishment of scalable marketing and sales systems that combine operational excellence with strategic management.
- Responsibility for new customer acquisition and lead generation within a diversified group.
- Definition and implementation of go-to-market roadmaps for new products, markets, and acquisitions.
Campaign Management & Performance Management
- Management of cross-channel B2B campaigns (digital and analog) with a focus on conversion, reach, and efficiency.
- Establishment of a group-wide performance controlling system including funnel analysis, conversion tracking, and budget management.
- Preparation and communication of strategic results at the top management and board levels.
Leadership Responsibility & Enablement
- Establishment and management of an interdisciplinary growth team (campaigning, data, marketing ops).
- Further development of digital Sales infrastructure (CRM, marketing automation, analytics)
- Management of specialized agencies and service providers as well as coaching internal units in subsidiaries
Your profile
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10+ years of management experience in building and scaling marketing and sales systems with measurable sales impact
Proven success in leading go-to-market strategies in complex B2B environments – ideally regulated markets (e.g., MedTech, analytics, ESG, life sciences)
Experience in management reporting and corporate controlling, including presentations to advisory boards/executive boards
Strategically minded, operationally powerful personality with a high level of personal responsibility, analytical depth, and strong implementation skills
Confident in leading growth-oriented teams and in using digital tools (CRM, funnels, automation, attribution)
Why us?
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Top-level responsibility: You will directly manage the market penetration of a corporate group €400 million in revenue
Substantial salary: Attractive base salary plus a performance-based bonus with significant upside upon target achievement
Role for development: Direct access to management and active influence on the group's structure and growth path
Strategic platform: CERTANIA combines entrepreneurial spirit with infrastructure, capital, and a long-term perspective
Relevance & purpose: You actively shape growth in areas such as health, sustainability, and technical safety
If you are ready to take on responsibility at the board level and play a key role in shaping the growth of one of the most exciting B2B service networks in Europe, we look forward to receiving your application
About us
About us
CERTANIA is a pan-European group of companies in the Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) sector with a clear mission: Adding Certainty to Life.
With more than 25 years of experience in laboratory analytics, material testing, certification, and compliance services, CERTANIA sets standards in scientific quality, transparency, and efficiency.
Our network brings together leading specialist companies across Life Sciences, Food & Consumer Goods, Industry, and Certification & Compliance. By combining these core competencies, we deliver integrated, interdisciplinary solutions – from molecular diagnostics and material analyses to ESG and CSRD compliance support.
We strive not only to be a trusted service provider but also a
strategic growth partner. We combine technical expertise with entrepreneurial thinking, leverage synergies, and support our subsidiaries within a collaborative growth model.
About us
Under the umbrella of CERTANIA Holding GmbH, a new global player in the fields of testing, inspection, and certification is emerging. With our services, we provide assurance in the areas of health and sustainability. As a holding company, we offer a home to medium-sized enterprises as partners, bringing them together to form a new whole and thereby creating a new global corporate group.
