General Manager | Industrial Machinery & Solutions

À propos du poste

ITZU Executive Search has been mandated by LVD Group to recruit the France Manager.

LVD is an innovative Belgian industrial group specializing in high-end sheet metal processing machines (press brakes, laser cutting machines, and punching machines). The company has an international presence and a family-oriented culture that values autonomy, responsiveness, and collaboration.

The group stands out through its strong technical expertise, proactive R&D, and close customer relationships, offering a dynamic and stimulating environment for a manager who wants to develop a subsidiary and its teams.

Vos responsabilités

Reporting to the Group Sales Director and working closely with the Group CFO, the France Manager will have overall responsibility for the French subsidiary.

Main responsibilities:

• Define and implement the commercial strategy to achieve revenue targets (€15–20M in the short term, €30M in the medium term) and ensure the growth of the after-sales service (+€3M).
• Lead, manage, and develop the sales teams (7 regions) and the after-sales service team.
• Develop and strengthen key accounts, particularly for complex industrial projects (>€1M).
• Oversee operations, CRM, and performance monitoring through relevant KPIs.
• Ensure budget monitoring and full P&L responsibility for the subsidiary.
• Recruit and develop talent while ensuring compliance with group standards (quality, safety, performance).

The role requires regular travel across France and frequent interactions with the Belgian headquarters.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or higher commercial education with a strong technical affinity.
• 15–20 years of experience in the sale of industrial capital goods.
• Proven experience in managing sales and technical teams (after-sales service).
• Solid experience with complex industrial projects and budget management.
• Structured leadership, entrepreneurial mindset, and strong autonomy.
• Fluent English is essential.
• Strong customer focus, interpersonal skills, and the ability to unite geographically dispersed teams.

The ideal candidate is motivated by growth challenges, commercial performance, and operational excellence.

Développement et croissance

The remuneration package will be competitive and tailored to the candidate’s profile, including benefits associated with the role such as a company car and performance-based bonuses.

Join LVD Group and take part in the development of a dynamic subsidiary within an innovative and internationally recognized group.

If you are interested, please contact: [email protected]