Managing Director & Head of Business Development - Benelux

Job Description

Lead the region. Grow the business. Shape the future.

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

What We’re Looking For :

The Reward

Sound like your next move? Let’s talk.

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.