Partner 3W

3W will be celebrating its 30th anniversary as one of the well-known Belgian Interim Management providers soon.  We have been growing significantly, under the umbrella of Select Group, with a strong focus on medium- to large-sized manufacturing companies. 

Success in our business is largely driven by having the right people on board.  In order to further increase our business, we are looking for a Commercially Driven Partner who will gradually take over 3W, while the current Partner will be retiring within the coming 2 years.   

Function description
  • Represent 3W to all major stakeholders: clients, Interim Managers and Select Group

  • Identify Interim Management opportunities, acquire new clients and build long-term relationships

  • Develop and implement both the long- and short-term strategy, with focus on strong growth in the coming years.  

  • Match  client requests effectively and efficiently with the right Interim Manager profiles, intensively using our IM database

  • Follow up on-going assignments, have regular contact with both client and Interim Manager(s) involved

  • Continue to differentiate 3W in a competitive marketplace, emphasizing expertise, speed, and value but also develop new service offerings

  • Manage the activity of 3W as a whole and make important decisions that affect our organization and have budget and P&L responsibility

  • Manage the company's resources and direct where they are deployed

  • Negotiate and approve contracts

  • Initiate new 3W hires related to the further expansion of the business 

Job requirements
  • Master’s Degree, an MBA is considered a plus
  • Commercially driven, with proven success in Business Development in services industry
  • Extensive experience in industry-specific fields such as manufacturing, supply chain, operations, …. Proven ability to understand and solve complex people/management challenges in these areas is essential.
  • Dispose of a well-established network of contacts in relevant industries such as  manufacturing and supply chain, including decision-makers (CEO, CHRO, etc.)
  • Minimum 10+ years of experience as a senior executive (C-level or just below) or demonstrated success in a senior role at other Interim Management Providers or Consultancy firms.  Experience working at leading medium- to large-sized companies is a plus.
  • Honor and own our values of honesty, transparency, empathy and speed of action
  • Skilled at negotiating and structuring deals and contracts that align with 3W's goals while satisfying client needs.
  • Cultural sensitivity to work effectively with diverse actors across the 3 Belgian regions and beyond.
  • Hands-on, pragmatic and flexible, identifying and adapting to trends in the interim management market and the broader business environment
  • Used to working in a small, dedicated team, while supported by shared services
  • Fluent in Dutch, French and English
Offer

A full-time challenging long-term partner role for a self-employed manager within a growing business unit of Select Group 

Organizational and departmental definition

You will report to the co-CEO's of Select Group.

Questions?

Patrick Michielsen Partner