CIP global executive search has been assigned to recruit a CEO to a company within the retail industry. 

Note: This is a confidential recruitment, which means that the information below has been slimmed down. All candidates that are being interviewed will get to take part of the full job description after signing an NDA.

The position

In this position, business and leadership skills are major priorities. The company is looking for an accomplished businessperson who is a team player with strong leadership skills that is able to build, manage and motivate. 

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective business strategies and growth.
• Control budgets and optimize expenses, ensure qualitative reports to the
HQ.
• P&L responsibility, ensure qualitative reports to HQ.
• Lead the management team and ensure employees are motivated and
productive.
• Plan, coordinate and manage all business operations.
• Identify business opportunities with new and existing customers.
• Set targets, follow up and take action.
• Build and implement processes.

Profile and Experience:

• An academic business degree with experience in marketing
and sales.
• Experience from leading Sales /Business Development units in the textile
industry.
• 2+ years experience as CEO.

Personal Profile

As the CEO you are able to enthusiastically engage and motivate your team and organization. You thrive in a role that demands taking great responsibility for people and business progress. Furthermore you are confident in making decisions that may involve tough choices and handles criticism well. You have a high analytical ability and strategical mindset. We also see that you are motivated to adopt and drive strategical change.