A global engineering services company with a strong presence in the maritime sector is looking for a dynamic Managing Director to take full ownership of its Benelux operations. This is a hybrid leadership role, part commercial strategist, part operational leader, for someone who thrives on growing business and running a tight ship.
With sustainability high on the agenda and a strong foundation already in place, this is a chance to step into a senior leadership role with real autonomy, responsibility, and visibility across the global business.
The Opportunity:
You’ll be the regional head, overseeing commercial development and operational performance across the Benelux. That includes full P&L accountability, team leadership, business growth, and ensuring seamless execution of services on the ground. You’ll also act as a key driver of the company’s push into environmental and sustainability-focused solutions.
You won’t be alone – you’ll work closely with the European leadership team, and have global resources behind you. But the day-to-day? That’s yours to run.
Core Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Managing Director for the Benelux region, leading both commercial and operational activities
- Take full P&L ownership and drive the overall business performance across sales, service delivery, and cost control
- Lead the Sales & Business Development strategy, expanding existing services and launching new offerings, particularly in sustainability and green technologies
- Ensure high standards of operational execution across workshops, field services, and customer sites
- Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team, building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth
- Represent the company across the region, acting as the senior face of the business with clients, partners, and stakeholders
- Monitor and report on business KPIs, delivering regular updates to the global leadership team
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, safety, and ethical standards
- Work closely with other regional MDs and global functions to ensure best practice sharing and alignment
- Identify and pursue strategic partnerships, acquisitions, or market expansion opportunities in the region
- A proven leader with a strong commercial background and solid operational experience, ideally from the maritime, engineering, or industrial services sector
- Experience in running a P&L and leading multi-functional teams
- A strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability
- Deep understanding of the Benelux market, and a strong local business network
- Familiarity with sustainability trends and green tech in the maritime or industrial space
- An open communicator with the presence and credibility to lead both internally and externally
- Fluent in English; Dutch and/or French would be a strong advantage
- Join a globally respected company on a mission to lead in maritime sustainability
- Step into a leadership position with real influence and impact
- Shape both the commercial direction and operational performance of a high-potential region
- Get the support of a global structure while enjoying the autonomy of running your own region
This is a rare opportunity for a commercially minded operator to make a tangible impact, not just on the business, but on the maritime sector’s sustainable evolution across the Benelux.