Managing Director

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Campania; In loco; EUR 100.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading international FMCG group is seeking a Managing Director for its Italian business, responsible for P&L ownership and strategic direction. This role involves leading around 160 employees, driving growth across various channels and managing relationships with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate has proven executive experience in FMCG, strong commercial skills, and is fluent in Italian. The position is based in Naples or requires relocation. Competitive package offered.

Competenze

• Proven experience as a Managing Director or Country Leader within FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Strong commercial and sales-led background with demonstrable P&L accountability.
• Track record of leading established, multi-functional teams.
• Experience managing branded and private label portfolios.

Mansioni

• Full ownership of the Italian P&L, strategy, and business performance.
• Define and execute the country growth strategy, aligned with group objectives.
• Lead, develop, and inspire the Italian leadership team and wider organisation.
• Drive commercial, sales, and channel-led growth across branded, private label, and HoReCa.
• Build senior relationships with key customers, partners, and distributors.
• Oversee operational and supply chain performance.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Sales strategy

P&L accountability

Team development

Fluent Italian

Descrizione del lavoro

The Opportunity

A leading international FMCG group is seeking a Managing Director for its Italian business, a senior country leadership role with full P&L ownership and accountability for the overall performance, growth, and strategic direction of the business.

The Italian operation is profitable and strategically important, currently generating approximately €100m in turnover, with a clear ambition to grow to €150m over the next three years. The Managing Director will lead a business of around 160 employees, with manufacturing based in Naples, and responsibility across branded retail, private label, and developing HoReCa channels.

This role represents the senior-most leadership position in Italy, acting as the key interface between the local organisation and international group stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the Italian P&L, strategy, and business performance
• Define and execute the country growth strategy, aligned with group objectives
• Lead, develop, and inspire the Italian leadership team and wider organisation
• Drive commercial, sales, and channel-led growth across branded, private label, and HoReCa
• Build senior relationships with key customers, partners, and distributors
• Oversee operational and supply chain performance to ensure delivery against commercial commitments
• Act as the senior representative of the business internally and externally

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Managing Director, General Manager, or Country Leader within FMCG or food manufacturing
• Strong commercial and sales-led background, with demonstrable P&L accountability
• Track record of leading established, multi-functional teams
• Comfortable operating with autonomy within an international group structure
• Experience managing branded and private label portfolios
• Fluent Italian is essential
• Based in Naples or willing to relocate (non-negotiable)