General Manager

Our client is a subsidiary, of a larger PE backed European Digital and Opensource technology company. They are looking to hire a General Manager (GM) for their Belgian subsidiary, €3 million revenue, to lead their next stage of growth.

Leading a team of 15 across business lines and running the P&L (approx.. 5 mil), you will take ownership for scaling the business unit, as well as ensuring its continued profitability. Once established in the role; you will take on the NL subsidiary of circa 2 million revenues.

Key responsibilities include:

• Define and implement the subsidiary’s overall strategy.
• Drive business development and ensure sustainable growth.
• Oversee operations in the subsidiary and align them with the group’s objectives.
• Foster an entrepreneurial culture and encourage innovation.
• Manage a team of 15 employees, including a dedicated group of sales and consultants, ensuring synergy between technical and commercial teams.
• Deliver the expected results in growth and profitability for the branch according to business planning.
• Oversee the company’s financial performance, investments, and other business ventures.

Key skills required for the position:

• Proven experience as a General Manager (GM) or Managing Director would be considered, as well as profiles in commercial or Sales leadership positions looking to transition roles.
• Proven track record in scaling SME businesses and managing mid-sized teams.
• Experience working for a small growth organisation within the IT Services/ Tech sector
• Experience managing a P&L
• Fluent in French, Flemish and English
• Strong commercial acumen and proven market experience.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong adaptability.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

This is great opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset, who wants to scale a regional P&L and transition into a GM or MD role, with the view to scaling into a wider Group role in the future.