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86,000+ live jobsDirector of Strategy and Business Development (restaurant sector)
On-site in Madrid·Added 28 days ago
Overview
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Speak native-level Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
Have senior-level experience
Director-level role.
Skills
This job was automatically translated to English.
Requirements
What we're looking for
• Experience in senior leadership roles in business, deputy general management, strategy, expansion, or corporate development.
• Track record in dynamic, high-growth companies and demanding environments.
• Proven ability to generate business, build high-level relationships, and lead cross-functional projects.
• Experience working with major accounts, complex corporate environments, and senior stakeholders.
• Profile with a global business vision, entrepreneurial mindset, and strong results orientation.
• Strong communication, influence, and institutional representation skills.
• Advanced English is essential.
• Cultural fit strongly aligned with business proximity, execution, and hands-on impact.
The role
An important group in the hospitality and restaurant sector, in the midst of a growth and professionalization process, is looking to bring on a Strategy and Business Development Director to work closely with the CEO and lead a key stage in the company's evolution.
The position will play a cross-functional, high-impact role within the organization, combining business development, institutional relations, strategic vision, and organizational transformation.
What this opportunity offers:
• A strategic project with direct impact on the company's evolution.
• Work very close to the CEO and the management committee.
• High visibility and real capacity to influence.
• A solid, profitable company with strong growth.
• A position with broad scope and growth potential.
• A dynamic, ambitious environment with an entrepreneurial mindset.
What you'll do
• Lead business development and company expansion, driving new growth opportunities and opening strategic accounts.
• Manage high-level institutional relations with major corporations, investment funds, and key stakeholders.
• Actively participate in strategic committees and governance bodies alongside the CEO and company partners.
• Drive the professionalization and evolution of the organizational structure.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives in coordination with operations, finance, procurement, and other key business areas.
• Contribute to defining and implementing the company's overall strategy.
• Identify new business lines, formats, and expansion opportunities.
• Support organizational growth from a perspective closely aligned with the business and focused on execution.
About Catenon
Catenon is a global executive search and international recruitment firm that combines technology, data, and human insight to identify the best professionals worldwide. With 23 offices across the planet and operations in more than 100 countries, the company specializes in board search, executive search, middle management recruitment, international recruitment, salary benchmarking, and talent projects for industries including construction, engineering, energy, IT, life sciences, and professional services.
Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Catenon operates as a Spanish multinational with a strong presence in the local market, offering roles such as Jefe de Obra, Director General, and Sales Manager across Spain. The company's work culture emphasizes global mobility, with opportunities for expatriation (e.g., COO in Mexico) and multilingual roles (e.g., French Desk in Madrid), making it attractive for international professionals seeking cross-border careers in recruitment and talent management.
- Industry
- Recruitment
- Website
- catenon.com
In their own words
About the company & team
Our client is a Spanish company experiencing strong growth in the restaurant and foodservice sector, with a consolidated multi-unit operation and a business model focused on corporate, university, and hospitality environments. The company is at a key stage of professionalization and scalability, having experienced significant growth in recent years. It is a highly dynamic, entrepreneurial environment closely connected to the business, with a culture of execution, agility, and real impact.
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