Location : Katowice 

 

We are seeking an entrepreneurial, hands-on Managing Director to lead the growth and development of a project-based industrial services business in Poland. This role is ideal for a commercially driven leader who combines strategic vision with the ability to execute, build teams, develop markets and drive business performance. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the organisation, establishing structures and accelerating growth across Poland and selected Eastern European markets. 

Key Responsibilities

• Full operational and strategic management of the business.
• Responsibility for P&L, budgeting, business performance and growth.
• Building and developing the local organisation, leadership team and operational structures.
• Creating and executing a commercial strategy focused on business development and market expansion.
• Developing key customer relationships and driving sales activities.
• Recruiting, leading and developing both commercial and operational teams.
• Implementing processes, reporting structures and management systems to support sustainable growth.
• Leading organisational transformation and change initiatives.
• Collaborating closely with international stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Ensuring operational excellence across project execution, customer service and employee engagement

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role with full P&L responsibility.
• Track record of managing a business unit, subsidiary or similar organisation.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience developing sales organisations and new markets.
• Ability to combine strategic leadership with hands-on operational involvement.
• Experience within industrial services, industrial installation, plant engineering, maintenance, building materials, refractory, cement, lime or related sectors.
• Experience in business transformation, organisational development or company build-up environments.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop diverse teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, high energy level and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Fluent Polish and strong English and/or German communication skills.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to significantly influence the future direction and growth of the business.
• High level of autonomy and decision-making responsibility.
• International exposure and collaboration with senior stakeholders.
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial environment with short decision-making paths.
• Long-term career prospects and the opportunity to build a lasting organisational legacy.