Akens\Nordburg is recruiting a Managing Director Spain (m/f/d) on behalf of a well-established German market leader with a strong international footprint.
The successful candidate will assume full P&L responsibility for the Spanish subsidiary and lead both the strategic direction and operational execution of the business. The objective is to ensure sustainable growth, profitability, and strong alignment with the company’s global strategy.
Location: Madrid, Barcelona or Zaragoza
Your Responsibilities
> Define and execute the business strategy for Spain in close coordination with the German headquarters
> Hold full responsibility for the subsidiary’s financial performance, ensuring revenue growth, profitability, and operational excellence
> Lead and develop the local management team, fostering a high-performance and results-oriented culture
> Take ownership of commercial strategy and sales performance, driving market expansion and customer acquisition
> Identify and develop new business opportunities, markets, and strategic partnerships
> Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders
> Ensure full compliance with local regulations and internal corporate standards
> Oversee all core functions including sales, purchasing, logistics, administration, and finance
> Collaborate closely with headquarters and other group entities to ensure alignment, transparency, and synergies
Your Profile
> University degree in a technical or commercial field (or equivalent qualification)
> Proven leadership experience as Managing Director or in a senior executive role with full business responsibility
> Strong track record in sales leadership, market expansion, and business development
> Solid experience managing and navigating complex commercial channel structures within the Spanish market (e.g., distributors, multi-tier channels, key accounts, prescription and direct sales)
> Experience within international corporate structures, ideally with German or European organizations
> Solid financial expertise, including P&L management
> Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
Fluent in Spanish and English; German language skills are a strong advantage
> Willingness to travel regularly
What Our Client Offers
> The opportunity to lead and shape a strategically important subsidiary
> High level of autonomy in implementing growth and expansion initiatives
> A dynamic, international business environment