Interim CEO for leading European distributor of FMCG products
Interim CEO for leading European distributor of FMCG products
Possibility of permanent employment for the right candidate
- Location Greater Copenhagen
- Period 6 months
- Involvement Fulltime
Our client is Europe’s leading one-stop-shop distributor within their industry - non-food FMCG products. The company operates in more than 20 countries with over 700 B2B customers and offers a portfolio of more than 7,000 different products sold online.
We are looking for an Interim CEO to continue and accelerate the company’s positive development, with the potential to transition into a permanent role after 6 months.
A strategic decision has been made to prepare and execute a full or partial sale of the company - at a valuation level of approximately DKK 200 million - within the next 3-4 years.
The Interim CEO will have full leadership responsibility for the company, including around 35 international employees, and will hold the overall commercial responsibility. The current CEO and owner wishes to focus on product development going forward.
Main responsibilities and tasks
• Business development and execution
• Develop and prepare the business for a potential sale
• Be a visible and motivating leader capable of setting a clear direction and leading by example
• Structure and professionalize the sales organization
• Develop goals and KPIs for each employee, country, and customer
• Ensure continued delivery of high-quality service and products
• Overall business responsibility, including sales, procurement, warehouse operations, HR, and compliance
The ideal candidate
• Extensive experience with strategy execution, sales, HR, and leadership of a sales organization
• Proven experience in driving growth with existing and new customers and markets
• International experience in conducting negotiations and managing sales at all levels
• Experience in preparing and executing a company sale
• Practical, hands-on, and action-oriented leadership style
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