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Job Opening: Managing Director (m/f/d) SEJ mbH

Job Posting

The City of Johanngeorgenstadt is seeking a dedicated, responsible, and entrepreneurial individual for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Standortentwicklungsgesellschaft Johanngeorgenstadt mbH (SEJ mbH), effective December 1, 2026, to serve as

Managing Director (m/f/d).

The main responsibilities include:

  • Organization, coordination, and oversight of business operations
  • Leading and managing employees, as well as overseeing the technical department
  • Representing the company externally and handling public relations
  • Strategic planning and further development of the company
  • Development and implementation of measures for urban, regional, and tourism development
  • Operational management and further development of the tourist information office
  • Management and further development of the "i" brand, as well as support for the tourism certification process
  • Development and implementation of measures to revitalize and expand the train station
  • Tourism marketing and the sale of tourism packages and services
  • Applying for, Managing, and Accounting for Grants
  • Handling business-related tasks and contractual matters
  • Operation and management of company-owned and municipally owned buildings and parcels of land
  • Management and organization of the technical department, particularly in the areas of winter maintenance, custodial services, the natural swimming area, the snack bar, and grounds maintenance
  • Provision of services to the shareholder, such as maintaining the city’s website, providing support for grant-funded projects, or managing the municipal gazette

We reserve the right to expand or change the scope of duties.

You have the following qualifications:

  • A successfully completed degree in business administration or a comparable educational background
  • A strong understanding of business management and the ability to balance economic requirements with the municipal and social objectives of SEJ mbH
  • Leadership skills and the ability to lead employees in a responsible, committed, and goal-oriented manner
  • Experience in applying for, managing, and accounting for grants
  • Understanding of business processes, contractual matters, and the financial requirements of a limited liability company (GmbH)
  • An independent, structured, and solution-oriented approach to work, as well as a high degree of responsibility and a willingness to make decisions
  • a confident and authoritative demeanor when interacting with representatives from government, politics, business, and the public
  • Strong communication, organizational, and negotiation skills
  • Confident use of modern information and communication technology
  • Class B driver's license

What we offer:

  • a responsible leadership position with diverse and varied responsibilities
  • Performance-based compensation commensurate with the responsibilities and importance of the position will be agreed upon as part of the employment contract
  • flexible work schedules
  • a great deal of creative freedom in shaping the future of the company and its business areas
  • the opportunity to play an active role in shaping the economic and tourism development of Johanngeorgenstadt
  • close cooperation with the city of Johanngeorgenstadt as the sole shareholder, as well as with numerous regional partners

Have we aroused your interest?

We look forward to receiving your detailed application materials (cover letter, resume in table format, copies of diplomas, proof of qualifications, references, and performance evaluations) by October 23, 2026.

to the

Johanngeorgenstadt

City AdministrationMayorEibenstocker Straße 69
a08349 Johanngeorgenstadt

or to the following email address: personal@sv-johanngeorgenstadt.de. For email applications, please submit only PDF files, and the total email size must not exceed 10 MB.

Severely disabled or equivalent applicants (m/f/d) will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the ninth book of the German Social Security Code in the case of equal suitability, performance and ability. Proof of severe disability or equal status must be enclosed with the application.

We would like to point out that travel expenses and other costs for the interview will not be reimbursed by the city administration.

We also ask for your understanding that, for reasons of cost, your application documents will only be returned if they are accompanied by a suitable and sufficiently stamped envelope.