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Managing Director

Piedmont, Italy Permanent €120,000 - €140,000 per year Home Office View Job Description
The Managing Director will lead the Italian operations of an international industrial business, with full responsibility for strategy, commercial development, operational performance, and P&L delivery. The role requires a hands-on leader capable of driving growth, developing people, strengthening key customer relationships, and acting as the primary interface between the local organization and the Group's international leadership.
  • 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.Unless you are applying for positions reserved for protected categories under Law 68/99 (in which case we only ask you to confirm that you belong to these categories, without any further information on your health or disability), your CV must not contain any information relating to your health status or to your belonging to a protected category, as this is not relevant to the assessment of your application.

Contact
Gianmarco Artuso
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7104341

Job summary

Function
CEO – Chief Executive Officer
Subsector
CEO – Chief Executive Officer Subsector
Industry
Industrial
Location
Piedmont
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Gianmarco Artuso
Job reference
JN-092026-7104341
Job Nature
Home Office

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