The client is seeking a Managing Director for Belgium with full P&L ownership and a commercial mandate to lead a strategic turnaround and restore financial performance. The role will take overall responsibility for Belgian operations while driving high-impact improvements aligned with the Group strategy and adapted to local market dynamics.
Key responsibilities include developing and executing a comprehensive turnaround strategy; delivering commercial excellence and strengthening key accounts; and repositioning the business within the Belgian market by identifying growth opportunities and differentiating the value proposition. The role will also build, develop, and motivate a high-performing leadership team, foster accountability and a performance culture, and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders across the steel value chain. In addition, the Managing Director will promote a culture of health, safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
The successful applicant will bring senior leadership experience at Managing Director or General Manager level within steel distribution, along with a demonstrated track record of leading turnarounds that move loss-making operations to profitability. The role requires strong B2B industrial commercial experience, extensive P&L management experience including cost restructuring and margin improvement, fluency in Dutch/French and English, and a resilient, hands-on, results-oriented leadership style.