Business Unit Manager
Descrizione dell'offerta
Business Unit Manager – Analytical Instrumentation
Northern Italy (Veneto region)
Up to €200,000 package (c. €150k base + bonus)
We are partnering with a highly respected, privately held analytical instrumentation business undergoing an exciting new phase of growth following recent investment.
Operating globally with a strong reputation across life sciences and laboratory technologies, the company combines deep technical expertise with a highly customer-centric approach. With revenues of circa €30 million and a team of ~70 employees, the business is now looking to appoint a Business Unit Manager to lead one of its core divisions.
The Opportunity
This is a high-impact leadership role with full responsibility for driving revenue growth, operational performance, and team leadership across a multi-functional business unit.
You will take ownership of a dynamic and technically sophisticated team spanning:
- Sales & commercial strategy
- Applications / engineering
- Service & operations
The mandate is clear: scale revenue, professionalise the structure, and build a high-performing, aligned organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute a commercial growth strategy across key markets
- Lead and develop cross-functional teams, creating accountability and performance culture
- Drive sales excellence, pipeline development, and customer engagement
- Optimise operational processes across service, delivery, and support functions
- Act as a key interface with senior leadership and investors
- Identify new market opportunities, partnerships, and routes to expansion
Your Profile
- Proven experience in a leadership role within analytical instrumentation, life sciences, or related technical sectors
- Strong track record of driving revenue growth and leading commercial teams
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams (sales, engineering, operations)
- Comfortable operating in a mid-sized, fast-evolving business environment
- Strategic mindset with a hands-on, pragmatic approach
- Fluent in English; Italian advantageous
Why Join?
- Opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in a growing, internationally active business
- Backed by new investment, with a clear ambition to scale
- High visibility and influence across the organisation
- Attractive compensation package aligned with impact
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.