General Manager Spain

Talent; España; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Talent seeks a General Manager Spain to lead the Spanish subsidiary with full P&L accountability. Reporting to Group CEO, you will drive revenue growth, market expansion, and sales execution, shaping a winning commercial strategy while aligning local operations with the Group.

Based in León, you will oversee local teams, budgets, and performance metrics, coordinate with Latin American subsidiaries, and represent the company at industry events to accelerate growth in health, wellness and beauty

Qualifikationen

• University degree in business, management or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in commercial and general management roles, ideally in FMCG or personal care sectors.
• Fluent in Spanish and English; strong knowledge of local market, regulatory and cultural specifics.

Aufgaben

• Strategic Leadership: define and implement business and brand strategy aligned with Group objectives; monitor growth and profitability targets.
• Commercial Development: drive sell-out oriented commercial model, GTM execution, pricing and promotions; build partnerships and identify opportunities.
• Management & Leadership: lead local teams, development, HR processes, and day-to-day operations; coordinate with subsidiaries.
• Financial & Operational Management: oversee budgeting, costs, KPIs, and regulatory compliance.
• Cross-Functional & Group Alignment: collaborate with Group functions and align with brand strategy and launches.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Financial management

Strategic planning

Results oriented

Communication

Autonomous

Entrepreneurial mindset

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in business/management

Jobbeschreibung

Our client, a leading company specialized in natural products for health, wellness, and beauty, is seeking a General Manager Spain. Reporting directly to the Group CEO, this person will lead the Spanish subsidiary and further unlock its significant growth potential.

The General Manager Spain will hold full responsibility for the development and performance of the Spanish business and will ensure effective coordination with the Group regarding the subsidiaries in Latin America. This is a highly commercial, hands‑on leadership role with full P&L accountability and a strong focus on revenue growth, market expansion, and sales execution. The position requires an entrepreneurial leader capable of building and executing a winning commercial strategy while structuring and scaling local operations in close alignment with the Group’s overall responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and implement company business and brand development strategy in alignment with company Group objectivesContribute to strategic reflections on portfolio development and potential acquisitions in SpainSet and monitor ambitious growth and profitability targets for Spanish companyAnalyse local and international market trends to identify new opportunities and anticipate risks
• Commercial Development: Deploy the successful company group sell-out oriented commercial model in the Spanish market, particularly in parapharmacies, beauty channel and onlineEnsure strong go-to-market execution, including pricing, promotions and sales force effectivenessNegotiate and maintain relationships with key partners, clients and stakeholdersIdentify and develop new business opportunities, channels, partnerships or acquisitions
• Management & Leadership: Lead and inspire local teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance cultureEnsure best practices in talent management, HR processes and team developmentOversee day-to-day operations, optimising processes and ensuring product and service qualityCoordinate with the management teams of company subsidiaries based in other countries
• Financial & Operational Management:Oversee budgeting, cost control and ensure profitabilityImplement key performance indicators (KPIs) and closely monitor financial performanceEnsure compliance with all local legal, fiscal and regulatory requirements
• Cross-Functional & Group Alignment:Work closely with Group functions (marketing, supply chain, finance, R&D) and headquarterEnsure alignment with Group brand strategy, product launches and transformation initiativesContribute to Group-wide strategic projects and best practice sharingRepresent the company at industry events, trade fairs and professional conferences

Professional Experience:

• University degree in business, management or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in commercial and general management roles, ideally in FMCG or personal care related sectors
• Strong knowledge of the Spanish market, including its economic, cultural and regulatory specificities
• Position based in León, Spain
• Fluent Spanish and English (French is a plus)

Key Skills:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams
• Solid expertise in financial management, strategic planning and decision-making
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to perform under pressure while achieving targets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to represent the company at senior level
• Autonomous, pragmatic, and able to make fast and effective decision
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment
• Strong sense of ethics, rigour and integrity