General Director

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Position Summary: We are seeking a General Director to lead the strategy and evolution of an established SME in the food industry, with a solid track record and national and international presence. Key Highlights: 1. Leadership position in a leading company with strong growth prospects 2. Professional stability and functional development with tangible impact on business operations 3. Participation in multiple improvement projects and continuous interaction with various departments **Description:** ---------------- Grup Carles is collaborating with a food-sector company located in the Anoia-Baix Llobregat area, possessing a solid track record and strong positioning in both national and international markets, to incorporate a General Director to lead the next stage of its business project. If you have experience in SME management and leadership roles, are motivated to join a robust project, and wish to assume a role with tangible impact on business strategy and evolution, keep reading! **What will you do on a day-to-day basis?** * Participate in defining and executing the company’s strategic objectives in alignment with the strategic plan approved by the Board of Directors. * Lead and coordinate department heads (Operations, Commercial, Export, Finance, and HR), promoting and facilitating interdepartmental collaboration. * Oversee overall business management, with particular focus on financial results, profitability, and budgetary control. * Ensure achievement of results and profitability within defined budgetary limits and in accordance with the established strategic plan. * Monitor key business indicators (financial, commercial, and production) and support strategic decision-making. * Execute and review the company’s strategic plan, including industrial optimization projects, investments, and growth initiatives. * Support the Commercial Department in managing key clients and strategic markets, both nationally and internationally. * Represent the company before clients, partners, associations, and sector-specific events. * Report directly to ownership and the Board of Directors. **What can we offer you?** * A leadership position in a sector-leading company. A stable organization with significant investments in operational areas and strong growth prospects. * Opportunity to join a project offering high growth potential and personal and professional development. Professional stability and functional development with tangible impact on business operations. * Participation in multiple business improvement projects and ongoing interaction with all organizational departments. * A highly dynamic and family-oriented work environment. * Annual gross remuneration of approximately €100,000, negotiable per candidate based on professional experience, plus company car and variable compensation. **Requirements:** --------------- **What are we looking for in you?** * A communicative individual with strong leadership capabilities. * Negotiation and active listening skills. Ability to build trust among team members. * Experience analyzing financial, operational, and management control data, with a holistic view of the business. * Proven experience in management and leadership roles is essential. Prior experience in the food industry or HoReCa sector is highly valued. * Interest in medium- to long-term professional development within a family-owned SME. * University degree in Business Administration and/or Industrial Engineering. Management training (Master’s, MBA, PDG, etc.) is highly valued. * Good command of English. * Willingness to commute daily to the workplace.