Managing Director

• Take full leadership responsibility across commercial and operational function
• Make a visible impact in a business transformation environment

About Our Client

Our client is a global technology and manufacturing company providing advanced solutions for the built environment. Operating internationally with multiple production facilities and R&D centers, the organization serves customers across numerous markets worldwide. In Poland, the business combines commercial operations, manufacturing, and product development activities, employing approximately 200 people

Job Description

• Define and execute the country business strategy across commercial and industrial operations
• Drive revenue growth, profitability improvement, and operational excellence
• Lead business transformation and turnaround initiatives
• Oversee manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, and R&D activities
• Develop and optimize multi-channel sales operations, including distributors, partners, direct sales, and e-commerce
• Improve organizational effectiveness and operational efficiency
• Manage budgets, financial performance, and resource allocation
• Support product innovation and business development initiatives
• Build, develop, and retain high-performing teams
• Collaborate closely with regional and global leadership teams
• Ensure achievement of business objectives while maintaining quality and compliance standards
• Lead strategic customer relationships and key commercial negotiations

The Successful Applicant

• Proven experience as Managing Director, CEO, Country Manager, or General Manager within a manufacturing or industrial environment - built environment is preferable
• Strong track record of leading business turnaround, transformation, or growth projects
• Engineering or other technical degree required
• Solid understanding of manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and logistics management
• Experience managing plant operations and complex sales structures
• Knowledge of multi-channel sales models, including B2B, distribution, direct sales, and e-commerce
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and profitability
• Demonstrated change management and organizational transformation capabilities
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Experience working within international and matrix organizations
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Stable career history with evidence of long-term commitment and progression
• Fluent English and Polish

What’s on Offer

• Attractive executive compensation package

• Long-term career development opportunities within a global organization
• Opportunity to lead a strategically important national business
• Significant influence over commercial, operational, and organizational decisions
• Direct cooperation with international executive leadership
• Diverse role covering sales, operations, manufacturing, and innovation
• Chance to drive meaningful business transformation and create long-term impact
• Dynamic international environment with strong growth ambitions

Contact

Justyna Klak

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