Job offer

About the opportunity

We are representing an established international group operating in the field of multi-metal distribution and processing, with a strong presence across Europe. Their extensive inventory includes aluminium, stainless steel and copper in all semi-finished forms, covering a wide range of grades/alloys, shapes and sizes – both industry standards and special.

Within the Eastern European region (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania), the business is structured as a group of independent entities, each with its own management and responsibility for results.

The region offers solid market potential and a stable foundation in several countries, while at the same time there is room for further development, product range expansion, alignment and performance improvement.

To support this next phase, the company is strengthening its regional leadership and is now looking for an experienced manager to take over this responsibility.

Your role

You will be responsible for a group of companies across multiple countries, each operating with its own P&L and local management team.

Your focus will be to:

gain a deep understanding of each local business and its market position within the multi-metal distribution
support and develop local management teams
bring more structure, clarity and consistency into the local organization
and further strengthen overall business performance

The role combines commercial leadership, operational oversight and organizational development.

Key responsibilities

Overall responsibility for performance across several entities in the region
Close cooperation with local Managing Directors / Branch Managers
Driving improvements in profitability, pricing and commercial effectiveness
Supporting development of sales activities and market positioning
Identifying opportunities to improve processes, organization and efficiency
Introducing and strengthening performance management and reporting
Leading selected change and improvement initiatives
Contributing to building a more structured and performance-oriented environment

What we are looking for

We are looking for a senior leader with a strong business mindset and the ability to operate across multiple entities and cultures.

You should bring:

Proven experience with P&L responsibility, ideally across multiple units or countries
Background in distribution, trading or industrial environment
Strong commercial understanding (pricing, margins, customers)
Experience in change management or business improvement initiatives
Ability to work with and develop local management teams
Fluency in English and at least one of the following languages: Czech, Slovak, Hungarian or Romanian.

Experience in multi-metal (aluminium, stainless steel and copper) or related industries is an advantage, but not essential.

Personality & leadership style

Pragmatic, hands-on and solution-oriented
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Able to build credibility and trust across different teams
Confident in communication and decision-making
Resilient and able to navigate complex situations

What to expect

Responsibility for a multi-country business with direct impact on results
Close cooperation with senior management
Opportunity to shape the development of the region
Regular travel across the assigned countries

Compensation

Attractive base salary aligned with the seniority of the role
Performance-based bonus linked to business results
Company car and additional executive benefits

Regional Manager Eastern Europe (CZ / SK / HU / RO)

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