General Manager F / M

Skeelz is supporting one of its partner clients, a key European player in the B2B SaaS industry.

As part of a group-wide structuring project, the company is looking for a General Manager to lead one of its German entities (role based in Chemnitz, with a hybrid remote policy).

Find out more about the position below

This is a unique opportunity to lead a mid-sized B2B tech company through a period of transformation. You'll have full P&L ownership, lead a cross-functional team, and play a key role in the future shape of the business, while benefiting from the support and strategic vision of a strong European group.

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, operational excellence, a human leadership style, and thrives in complex, evolving environments.

Scope

1) Stabilize the business (maintain current revenue & EBITDA)

• Quickly build an understanding of the client portfolio and key accounts
• Lead operational teams to deliver a high standard of service and client satisfaction
• Design and implement retention strategies for core clients (particularly high-revenue accounts)
• Over time, assess opportunities for client upsell and additional client acquisition once the business is stabilized

2) Drive operational excellence & transformation

• Optimize internal processes, team workflows, and overall delivery efficiency
• Ensure continuity and performance of the current platform (stabilized but still evolving)

3) Lead & inspire the team

• Directly manage ~8 team leads across product, engineering, sales, and operations
• Build trust and engagement across the entire organization, especially after a period of change
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and focus
• Serve as a key bridge between local teams and group-level initiatives

Ideal profile

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience as General Manager or Head of Business Unit, with P&L ownership and cross-functional leadership
• Track record in B2B environment, in tech or service industry
• Strong team leadership and transformation capabilities
• Comfort with ambiguity and evolving organizational contexts
• Full professional fluency in German and English

Recruitment process

1. Initial HR call
2. Business interview with Germany Managing Director
3. On-site interview
4. Final interview with Group leaders