Randstad is a global leader in the HR services industry, specializing in recruitment, staffing, and outsourcing solutions across 39 countries. As one of the world's largest HR providers, the company operates at a massive scale, connecting millions of candidates with opportunities in sectors ranging from technology and engineering to healthcare and logistics.

In Spain, Randstad maintains one of the most extensive professional networks in the country, with a presence in nearly every major city. For international professionals, Randstad serves as a primary entry point into the Spanish labor market, offering specialized recruitment services through divisions like Randstad Technologies and Randstad Professionals, which frequently handle roles for multinational clients requiring English or other foreign languages.

Founded in 1960 by Frits Goldschmeding in the Netherlands, Randstad has grown from a small local operation into the world's largest HR service provider. The company expanded into Spain in the 1990s and has since solidified its position through major acquisitions like Vedior.

For international professionals

Operates a vast network of over 200 offices across Spain, providing local support in almost every province.
Features specialized divisions for IT, Engineering, and Life Sciences that are highly relevant for skilled international workers.
Acts as a primary recruiter for many Fortune 500 companies established in Spain.
Provides a wide variety of contract types, including permanent placements and long-term outsourcing projects.

This job was published 3 months ago

Business Unit Director Spain and Portugal

Randstad España

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

📢 Strategic Opportunity: Business Unit Director Spain and Portugal

Are you a strategic leader with a consolidated track record in P&L management and international market development?

We are looking for a Business Unit Director for Spain and Portugal for a prestigious multinational leader in the manufacture and commercialization of fast-moving consumer goods.

🎯 The Mission

As the head of the subsidiary, your main areas of focus will be:

Strategic Direction: Define the subsidiary's "road map," prioritizing channels (traditional and organized), markets, and product lines.

Business Governance & P&L: Full responsibility for the profit and loss account, validation of budgets, forecasts, and control of financial indicators (margins, stocks, collections).

Team Leadership: Drive a high-performance culture, managing and developing the local management and commercial teams.

Marketing & Trade Marketing: Supervise the implementation of global strategies in the local market, validating collections, pricing policies, and point-of-sale activations.

Operational Excellence: Act as a key liaison between the subsidiary and the corporate headquarters, ensuring compliance with quality and compliance standards.

👤 Required Profile

- Experience: Minimum 10 years in international management positions (Export, Commercial, or General Management), leading multicultural teams.
- Sector: Proven experience in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG).
- Financial Skills: Solid and direct experience in P&L and operating account management.
- Languages: Advanced English level (C1/C2). Proficiency in French will be highly valued.
- Competencies: Critical thinking, business vision, ability to influence, and leadership based on trust and commitment.

- Salary commensurate with the position and demonstrable experience.
- Career and professional development opportunity in a major company.
- Work in a pleasant and dynamic environment, with a highly competent and committed team of professionals.

View original advert (Spanish)

📢 Oportunidad Estratégica: Business Unit Director España y Portugal

¿Eres un líder estratégico con una trayectoria consolidada en la gestión de P&L y el desarrollo de mercados internacionales?

Buscamos un/a Business Unit Director España y Portugal de una prestigiosa multinacional líder en la fabricación y comercialización de productos de gran consumo.

🎯 La Misión

Como máximo responsable de la filial, tus ejes de actuación serán:

Dirección Estratégica: Definir el "road map" de la filial, priorizando canales (tradicional y organizado), mercados y líneas de producto.

Gobierno del Negocio & P&L: Responsabilidad integral sobre la cuenta de resultados, validación de budgets, forecast y control de indicadores financieros (márgenes, stocks, cobros).

Liderazgo de Equipos: Impulsar una cultura de alto rendimiento, gestionando y desarrollando al equipo directivo local y comercial.

Marketing & Trade Marketing: Supervisar la implementación de estrategias globales en el mercado local, validando colecciones, políticas de precios y activaciones en el punto de venta.

Excelencia Operativa: Actuar como enlace clave entre la filial y la Central corporativa, garantizando el cumplimiento de estándares de calidad y compliance.

👤 Perfil Requerido

- Experiencia: Mínimo 10 años en posiciones de dirección internacional (Exportación, Comercial o General Management), liderando equipos multiculturales.
- Sector: Experiencia probada en Gran Consumo (FMCG).
- Habilidades Financieras: Experiencia sólida y directa sobre la gestión de P&L y cuenta de explotación.
- Idiomas: Nivel de Inglés Avanzado (C1/C2). Se valorará muy positivamente el dominio del Francés.
- Competencias: Pensamiento crítico, visión de negocio, capacidad de influencia y un liderazgo basado en la confianza y el compromiso.

- Salario acorde a la posición y experiencia demostrable.
- Oportunidad de carrera y desarrollo profesional en una importante empresa.
- Trabajar en un ambiente agradable y dinámico, con un equipo de profesionales muy competente y comprometido.