General Manager (Future Business Unit), Milan
Location: Milan
Employment Type: Full-time
About Shop Circle
We are one of Europe’s fastest growing AI powered software groups, backed by more than $150M in funding and 16 acquisitions in four years.
We are building the leading technology holding in Europe, consolidating and scaling exceptional software companies. Over the next 12 months, we plan to complete 4 to 5 new acquisitions and are hiring General Managers to take ownership of these businesses and lead them into their next phase of growth.
At Shop Circle, we embed AI at the core of every product and process, helping more than 140,000 companies, from SMBs to global enterprises, work faster, smarter, and truly future ready.
About the Role
As General Manager, you will take full responsibility for one of our acquired software businesses, leading its strategy, operations, and growth. You will oversee a product that has already achieved product market fit and focus on scaling it further by improving performance, expanding globally, and building a world class team around it.
This is a highly entrepreneurial and hands-on role, ideal for experienced leaders who want to shape the next generation of European software champions.
What You’ll Do
- Lead one of our acquired software companies as its CEO equivalent
- Define and execute the growth strategy across product, technology, and go-to-market
- Collaborate with central teams in Finance, AI, People, and M&A for operational, talent, and system support
- Build and manage high performing cross-functional teams while maintaining a strong culture and motivation
- Oversee financial performance, budgeting, and forecasting in partnership with the finance team
- Identify opportunities for pricing optimisation, efficiency improvements, and product expansion
- Act as the primary point of contact for customers, partners, and internal stakeholders
- Ensure a smooth post-acquisition transition and alignment with group objectives
What We’re Looking For
- 10 to 20 years of experience in B2B SaaS or technology companies
- Proven track record in scaling a software business post product market fit
- Background in consulting combined with hands-on operational experience is a strong plus
- Strong leadership experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams
- Strategic mindset with the ability to turn vision into execution
- Excellent client facing and communication skills
- Strong financial acumen and ability to manage budgets and unit economics
- Fluency in English; Italian or another European language is a plus
- Engineering or technical background preferred
- Willingness to travel across Europe as needed
Why Join Us
- Take full ownership of a high-potential software business within the fastest growing AI powered technology platform in Europe
- Work directly with the founders and senior leadership team on strategic and operational initiatives
- Thrive in a fast paced, international, and entrepreneurial environment where impact is immediate
- Benefit from competitive compensation, a performance based bonus, and long term equity opportunities
Ready to join us?
Apply now and help shape the future of AI-driven enterprise software at Shop Circle!