Job Description

General Manager – Denmark

• Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
• Reporting to: Regional Leader, Securitas Technology – Northern Europe
• Salary: DKK 1.20 million - 1.50 miilion p.a

Purpose

As General Manager for Securitas Technology in Denmark, you will lead the country business and shape its next stage of development. With accountability for the P&L, employees, budgets and day-to-day operations, you will translate commercial ambition into focused plans that grow organic revenue and operating margin while maintaining a strong commitment to integrated solutions and superior customer service.

This is a visible, high-impact opportunity for a hands-on leader who can combine strategic direction with close involvement in operational detail and frontline activity. You will help navigate operating headwinds, strengthen commercial performance and play an instrumental role in scaling the Danish business.

Major Responsibilities

Business Leadership & Performance

• Set a clear direction for Securitas Technology in Denmark, translating business priorities into focused action and contributing to the Northern Europe division and wider Technology organisation.
• Provide visible, hands-on leadership across the Danish business, remaining close to operational detail and engaging regularly with technicians, sales teams, administrative employees and managers across the country.
• Own the full country P&L, budgets and day-to-day operations.
• Develop and deliver commercially focused plans that grow organic revenue, improve operating margin and strengthen market share in Denmark.
• Optimise expenditure and evaluate operational and financial performance against agreed objectives.
• Review activity and financial reports, assess progress and adjust plans where required.
• Report on business performance, key metrics and performace indicators to senior leadership.
• Navigate operating headwinds and complex business challenges using sound judgement and fact-based decision making.

Commercial Leadership & Customer Focus

• Lead commercial performance with a clear focus on sustainable revenue growth, market share and customer acquisition. Develop and execute sales strategies that create focus, pace and accountability across the organisation.
• Build and lead high-performing teams, bringing together the Technology and CamVision commercial functions and supporting the development of the future sales leadership structure.
• Develop trusted relationships with key customers, maintaining a close understanding of their needs and keeping this central to the delivery of integrated solutions and superior service.
• Drive commercial transformation while building on the operational and service strengths already established in the Danish business
• Drive profitable growth across both installation and recurring service revenues, ensuring that project opportunities are converted into sustainable, long-term customer relationships.

Integration, Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Lead the continued integration of CamVision, helping teams work effectively together within the Danish business.
• Partner with Finance, HR, IT and other functions to remove barriers, align priorities and enable effective business delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Securitas Services division to deliver integrated customer outcomes, develop joint opportunities and support the wider interests of Securitas.
• Promote the company and represent it with local, regional, national and international stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation, where required, at legal sessions or in discussions with unions and local works councils.

People Leadership

• Lead, support and develop employees to deliver strong performance and grow professionally.
• Strengthen employee engagement through visible, inclusive leadership.
• Build trust and openness, motivate teams and lead by example in line with Securitas Values and Leadership Framework.
• Understand team strengths and development needs, giving and receiving support in the interests of the wider company and team.

What Success Looks Like

• Provide clear, confident leadership that creates alignment, accountability and effective control across the Danish business.
• Establish a stronger commercial focus while protecting and building on the operational and service performance already in place.
• Strengthen profitable installation and recurring service growth, with Securitas Services division.
• Deliver progress in organic revenue, operating margin and market share in Denmark.
• Demonstrate effective ownership of the country P&L, budgets, business performance and leading indicators.
• Bring together the Technology and CamVision commercial teams and advance the continued integration of CamVision.
• Build an engaged, high-performing environment where people can develop and deliver integrated solutions and superior customer service.

Education

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Management, Economics or a comparable field, or equivalent experience.

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum five to seven years’ experience as a General Manager, or proven experience in a similar executive role.
• Experience working in an international environment and contributing to initiatives across multiple countries.
• Experience leading commercial functions within a service-driven field operations business, with responsibility for revenue growth, customer relationships and business performance.
• Experience leading an installation, project or service-based business, with a strong understanding of project economics, commercial risk, contract management and the relationship between sales commitments and operational delivery.
• Experience driving profitable growth across project-based and recurring service revenue streams.
• Knowledge of Danish contractual and construction frameworks, including AB18 and ABT18, would be an advantage.
• Ideally, experience in a multinational, fast-paced matrix environment.
• Ideally, experience within security or technology Integration.
• Thorough business understanding, including knowledge of customer needs in the country.
• Knowledge of relevant international standards and regulations.
• Written and spoken English proficiency.

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership and team development: Inspires high performance, builds trust and openness, motivates teams and enables professional development.
• Commercial and financial acumen: Balances technical and commercial considerations and understands financial models, ROI, TCO, and capital versus operating budget matters.
• Strategic alignment: Interprets sales data and aligns team goals with wider organisational objectives.
• Stakeholder management and collaboration: Builds effective alliances with internal functions, customers and external partners.
• Communication: Communicates clearly with employees, customers, partners and senior leadership.
• Change and adaptability: Responds quickly to changing situations, remains open to new ideas and manages challenging circumstances.
• Planning and organisation: Works in a highly organised, efficient and effective way across a broad country leadership remit.
• Problem solving and decision making: Uses data, business insight and sound judgement to navigate challenges and make clear, fact-based decisions.
• Integrity and professional standards: Acts honestly, maintains high standards and leads by example.
• Teamwork and cultural flexibility: Works for the interests of the wider company and team, gives and receives support and understands individual team strengths and development needs.
• Self-reliance: Works independently, reliably and flexibly without the need for ongoing support.
• Results focus: Challenges constructively and maintains focus on business outcomes and quality delivery.

Why Join Us?

• Shape the Danish Business: Lead the next stage of Securitas Technology’s development in Denmark and turn its commercial growth agenda into meaningful results.
• Strategic Impact: Take full ownership of the country P&L and influence performance across the Danish business, the Northern Europe division and the wider Securitas Technology organisation.
• Commercial Leadership Opportunity: Strengthen sales leadership, bring together the commercial teams and create a more connected commercial organisation.
• Business Integration: Lead the continued integration of CamVision and help shape how the combined business works together.
• Established Operational Foundation: Build on well-performing operations and service within a business focused on installation and maintenance.
• Purposeful Work: Lead a business that delivers integrated solutions and superior service while helping to make the world safer.

Our People Promise – Securitas Technology EVP

Join a values-driven, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We offer clear career pathways, growth opportunities, recognition for achievements, and a global, collaborative team. You’ll do purposeful work that makes the world safer, with support for innovation and sustainability.

As part of our EVP, we offer:

• Career pathways and growth opportunities
• A global, values-driven team
• Recognition for achievements
• Inclusive, collaborative culture
• Purposeful work that makes the world safer
• Support for innovation and sustainability

Securitas Technology is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants are welcome.