Our client is a global leader in a very specific niche textile segment, with a production site in Tunisia. They distribute products to wholesalers and retailers in Europe, but also worldwide. They offer a unique collection of products with varying levels of complexity. All commercial operations are centrally managed from Belgium. Recently they have been expanding into other segments, which they believe to offer substantial opportunities for their future growth, mainly in the Benelux and the rest of Europe.

A private equity partner is providing funds for further growth and they are looking for a commercially driven General Manager (with the option to also become shareholder in a later phase) to realize their ambitious plans who can start September 1st, 2025. You will report to the Board of Directors.

We are reopening this search as the preferred candidate we selected finally decided to go for another assignment.

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You will report to the Board of Directors
You will drive and shape company’s vision and strategic growth opportunities and regularly evaluate progress
You take on the overall daily management of the company and its stakeholders
You manage directly the sales team in charge of the different market segments
You have full P&L responsibility
You drive growth mainly through sales and marketing and initiatives, as well as new product development
You optimize products and service offerings and improve brand positioning
You identify, manage and implement impactful operational improvements
You will be travelling internationally regularly (est. 20% of the time)
You identify, assess and manage the integration of strategic expansion/acquisition targets
You provide regular reports to the Board of Directors regarding the company’s performance, while seeking their support where necessary

Master Degree, or equivalent by experience
At least 10 years of experience in a commercially driven general or commercial management position, preferably in an international setting
Passion for sales, product development and marketing, being familiar with both (international) specialized retail and wholesale channels but with a solid understanding of production processes and related cost drivers
Experience in the textile sector is a major plus
Strong analytical capabilities and ability to make informed, strategic decisions but at the same time a hands-on management style with a lot of common sense
Excellent communication and people management skills
Familiarity with and thriving in a traditional Belgian SME environment, despite an extremely international sales focus
Entrepreneurial drive: a passion for achieving success and driving business growth and a quick learner with a curious mind
Fluency in Dutch and English. Knowledge of French is a plus, as this is the main language at the Tunisian production site.
Long-term commitment: motivated to be part of a long-term project
Financial commitment: possibility of becoming a shareholder in the medium term (6-18 months) with clear longer-term exit opportunities.

An exceptional long-term opportunity for an entrepreneurial independent manager to further build and expand an existing internationally orientated business, and gain both professionally and financially from the future success of the company.

Remuneration will be a combination of a fixed fee and variable compensation, based on sales and bottom-line growth (most likely to be in the order of a 70/30 split). Buying into the company is a real option. You will be guided and supported by the previous management as well as by an experienced team of leaders within the private equity world.

Foreseen start date: September 1st, 2025.

You will report to the Board of Directors.

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