General manager

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Roma; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a General Manager for an FMCG manufacturing business in Italy. This high-impact role involves full P&L ownership, driving growth and transformation initiatives while overseeing sales, marketing, and operations. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in FMCG, particularly within food manufacturing, and be fluent in Italian. This opportunity offers long-term career prospects within an international group, based in Naples.

Servizi

Long-term career opportunity

Autonomy in leadership role

Competenze

• Proven P&L ownership in a senior FMCG role (GM, MD, Country Manager).
• Strong commercial background in food manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of operations and supply chain.

Mansioni

• Oversee P&L and business performance in Italy.
• Define and execute commercial and growth strategy.
• Lead sales, marketing, operations, and supply chain functions.

Conoscenze

P&L ownership

Leadership

Commercial strategy

Descrizione del lavoro

We are supporting the appointment of a General Manager for an established FMCG manufacturing business in Italy.

This is a senior leadership role with full P& L ownership, reporting at regional leadership level.

Role

Full ownership of P& L and business performance in Italy.

Define and execute commercial and growth strategy across multiple channels.

Lead sales, marketing, operations, and supply chain functions.

Identify and develop new markets and channels, including foodservice.

Act as the senior leader for the Italian business, aligning local execution with group objectives.

Inspire and develop a long-tenured organisation through strong leadership and communication.

Profile

Senior FMCG leader with proven P& L ownership (GM, MD, Country Manager, BU Director or similar).

Strong commercial background, ideally within food manufacturing.

Exposure to retail, private label, and / or foodservice environments.

Solid understanding of operations and supply chain.

Able to operate effectively in matrix and entrepreneurial environments.

Fluent Italian required.

Based in Naples.

Opportunity

High-impact leadership role with autonomy.

Clear mandate to drive growth and transformation.

Long-term career opportunity within an international group.

To express interest or discuss confidentially, please apply or contact directly.