Managing Director Leisure & Entertainment Multinational

Candidate Profile

• Significant senior leadership experience within live entertainment or related industries.
• Proven track record managing complex business operations with full P&L responsibility.
• Strong commercial acumen and demonstrated ability to drive business growth and profitability.
• Experience leading strategic transformation, scaling businesses and managing organisational complexity.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong execution capabilities and a hands-on approach.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire, influence and develop high-performing teams.
• Comfortable operating in dynamic, fast-paced and evolving environments.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Leadership
• Commercial Vision & Business Development
• Financial Acumen
• Operational Excellence
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management
• Decision Making & Problem Solving
• Team Leadership & Talent Development
• Agility & Adaptability
• Results Orientation
• Entrepreneurial Mindset

Exciting and dymanic environment with a huge potential of growth

Resumen

• European company, leader in the entertainment sector
• Growing and expanding its operation & business in Iberia

¿Dónde vas a trabajar?

European live entertainment company founded around 10 years ago and supporting by an important financial partner with a solid leadership in the live entertainment sector.

Descripción

Strategic & Business Leadership

• Full ownership and accountability for the Business Unit P&L, ensuring the achievement of strategic objectives, revenue growth and financial targets.
• Define and implement the long-term business strategy for the Business Unit division across Iberia and selected international markets.
• Identify, evaluate and develop new business opportunities, strategic partnerships and revenue streams to support sustainable growth and monetisation.
• Lead and execute high-impact strategic initiatives aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
• Support the assessment, negotiation and integration of potential M&A opportunities, joint ventures or strategic alliances within the entertainment sector.
• Continuously monitor market trends, audience behaviour and competitive dynamics to position the business unit as a leading player within the Business Unit and live entertainment space.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee the operational management and successful delivery of all business activities, ensuring best-in-class execution across actions.
• Drive operational efficiencies, process optimisation and scalability across the business unit.
• Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration between Finance, Marketing, Operations, Ticketing, Legal, HR and other internal stakeholders.
• Establish performance metrics and reporting structures to monitor business performance and support data-driven decision making.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, governance standards and operational best practices.

Commercial & Industry Relationships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external clients and partners.
• Lead commercial negotiations and strategic partnership discussions to maximise business opportunities and profitability.
• Drive innovation in audience engagement, fan experience and experiential concepts within the business segment.
• Represent the business unit externally, strengthening the company's positioning and reputation within the entertainment industry.

Financial & Performance Management

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes for the business unit.
• Ensure achievement of profitability targets while balancing operational excellence, business growth and investment priorities.
• Partner closely with Finance teams to strengthen reporting accuracy, forecasting capabilities and financial controls.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and develop robust business cases for new initiatives and expansion projects.
• Monitor financial and operational KPIs, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions where necessary.

Leadership & Team Management

• Build, lead and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams across the business unit.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, agility and continuous improvement.
• Coach, mentor and develop senior leaders and high-potential talent within the organisation.
• Promote an entrepreneurial, resilient and hands-on leadership style, encouraging innovation and ownership at all levels of the business.
• Act as a role model for the company's culture and values, driving engagement and alignment across teams.

¿A quién buscamos (H/M/D)?

Candidate Profile

• Significant senior leadership experience within live entertainment or related industries.
• Proven track record managing complex business operations with full P&L responsibility.
• Strong commercial acumen and demonstrated ability to drive business growth and profitability.
• Experience leading strategic transformation, scaling businesses and managing organisational complexity.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong execution capabilities and a hands-on approach.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire, influence and develop high-performing teams.
• Comfortable operating in dynamic, fast-paced and evolving environments.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Leadership
• Commercial Vision & Business Development
• Financial Acumen
• Operational Excellence
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management
• Decision Making & Problem Solving
• Team Leadership & Talent Development
• Agility & Adaptability
• Results Orientation
• Entrepreneurial Mindset

¿Cuáles son tus beneficios?

Exciting and dymanic environment with a huge potential of growth