Managing Director

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Roma; In loco; EUR 120.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading international FMCG group is seeking a Managing Director for its Italian business. This role involves full P&L ownership and accountability for overall performance, growth, and strategic direction. Leading a team of around 160 employees, the successful candidate will drive channel-led growth and build senior relationships. Proven experience in a senior leadership role within FMCG is essential, along with strong commercial acumen and a willingness to relocate to Naples.

Competenze

• 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.

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 to ensure delivery against commercial commitments.
• Act as the senior representative of the business internally and externally.

Conoscenze

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

P&L accountability

Sales strategy development

Building relationships

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)