Managing Director

Page Executive; Piemonte; In loco; Riservato; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Page Executive is seeking a Managing Director to lead the Italian subsidiary of a global group, assuming full P&L responsibility and reporting to Group management. The role entails defining local strategy, driving revenue and profitability, and developing the organization across a dynamic industrial and services landscape.

Ideal candidates will have proven leadership in manufacturing, strong financial acumen, and the ability to build high-performing teams, manage key customers, and drive digital

Competenze

• University degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualifications are a plus.
• Proven leadership experience with responsibility for managing teams and organizations.
• Demonstrated success in managing a full P&L and delivering ambitious business objectives.
• Strong commercial experience in capital equipment, industrial solutions, or service-oriented environments.
• Fluent English and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Mansioni

• Define the local business strategy and ensure achievement of corporate objectives through budget management and continuous improvement.
• Lead, develop and support the local organization to achieve revenue and EBIT targets.
• Manage and develop the commercial organization, recruitment, and key contractual negotiations.
• Drive sales and marketing to generate new business, expand the customer base, and implement pricing aligned with Group guidelines.
• Analyze customer needs and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Monitor performance and report financial results and market developments to international stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers with a visible market presence.
• Interface between local business and Group management, providing market intelligence and strategic insights.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Strategy

Financial management

Decision making

Team management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Market insights

Digital transformation

Formazione

Engineering degree

Economics degree

Business Administration degree

Postgraduate qualifications

Descrizione del lavoro

• Join the Italian subsidiary of a global market leader
• Take on a visible leadership role with full P&L

About Our Client

An Our client is the Italian subsidiary of a leading international group specializing in advanced equipment, products, and digital solutions for a professional technical services market. With more than 60 years of industry expertise, the Group has established a strong reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and customer-centric solutions.

Based in Northern Italy, the organization combines commercial expertise, technical support, and after-sales services, supporting a broad customer base through a high-value offering and a well-established service network.

The Group operates internationally across more than 80 countries and maintains a significant installed base worldwide. Its continued success is driven by a strong focus on technology, digitalization, service excellence, and sustainable business growth.

Job Description

The new Managing Director, will assume full responsibility for the leadership and management of the Italian business. The role encompasses strategic, commercial, and operational accountability, with the objective of delivering sustainable growth, profitability, and organizational development in line with Group expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Defining the local business strategy and ensuring the achievement of corporate objectives through effective budget management, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Leading, developing, and supporting the local organization, ensuring an effective structure capable of achieving revenue and EBIT targets.
• Managing and further developing the commercial organization, supporting talent development, recruitment activities, and key contractual negotiations.
• Driving sales and marketing strategies to generate new business opportunities, expand the customer base, develop new markets, and implement pricing initiatives in alignment with Group guidelines.
• Analyzing customer needs, market trends, and competitive dynamics to identify growth opportunities and business improvement initiatives.
• Monitoring company performance and providing regular updates to international stakeholders on financial results, market developments, and organizational requirements.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key customers through a visible presence in the market.
• Acting as the primary interface between the local business and Group management, contributing valuable market intelligence and strategic insights.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Managing Director should have:

• Proven leadership experience in the industrial/manufacturing sector, with a strong background in machinery and service-related activities.
• Strong knowledge of business strategy and financial management.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in managing teams and driving organisational performance.
• Familiarity with market trends and industry practices.

Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

University degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline; postgraduate qualifications will be considered a plus.

Proven leadership experience with responsibility for managing teams and organizations.

Demonstrated success in managing a full P&L and delivering ambitious business objectives.

Strong commercial experience in capital equipment, industrial solutions, or similarly structured service-oriented environments.

Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Strong results orientation combined with strategic thinking and analytical skills.

Experience supporting digital transformation initiatives and the development of innovative business models.

Fluent English is required.

Availability for both domestic and international travel.

What’s on Offer

The opportunity to drive growth, transformation, and organizational development.

Significant autonomy within a dynamic international environment.

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