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Business Manager Entrepreneur

AntwerpHybridHours negotiable<3months

For an established sales and service organization within the agricultural sector, an entrepreneur is sought who is ready for a next, fundamental step in their career: no longer operating within someone else's boundaries, but becoming the owner of an existing activity. The company is active in the sale, installation, and technical support of high-tech solutions for professional agricultural businesses.

From a strong market position, an experienced team supports clients both commercially and technically, with service, reliability, and continuity as absolute priorities. Today, the opportunity arises to take over this existing activity and further develop it as an independent entrepreneur. You do not start from scratch: you step into an operational organization with employees, customers, technical expertise, and a strong product and brand environment.

At the same time, as an owner, you get the space to add your own entrepreneurship, commercial vision, and leadership.

What you will do.

  • As Business Manager - Entrepreneur, you will take over the existing activity through a share transfer and become ultimately responsible for the further development of the company.
  • You will combine the perspective of a business manager with the drive of an entrepreneur.
  • You will lead the entire company and monitor both commercial, operational, and financial performance.
  • You will build on an existing organization and ensure continuity for customers and employees.
  • You will guide and support commercial, technical, and administrative employees, creating clear responsibilities and efficient operations.
  • You will maintain close relationships with existing customers while developing new commercial opportunities in the market.
  • You understand that technical service is crucial in this sector. Availability, reliability, and a quick solution for the customer are therefore central to your business operations.
  • You will bring structure where necessary, optimize processes, and translate opportunities into concrete actions.
  • You will represent the company in the market and build sustainable relationships with customers, partners, and other stakeholders.
  • You will develop a clear vision for the further growth of the company, without losing sight of the pragmatic and hands-on nature of the organization.
  • In short: you take over an existing foundation, but as an owner, you get the chance to create your own entrepreneurial story.

Profile

We are primarily looking for an entrepreneur. Someone who wants to take responsibility for a company, employees, and customers, and who is energized by the combination of commerce, technology, and service.

  • You have experience in a leadership, commercial, or entrepreneurial role within a technical, service-oriented, or B2B environment.
  • You possess a strong commercial drive and see opportunities to deepen existing customer relationships and develop new business.
  • You feel comfortable bearing ultimate responsibility and can make decisions from both an operational and financial perspective.
  • You are an accessible leader who can motivate employees, formulate clear expectations, and at the same time stay close to daily practice.
  • You think structured, but are primarily someone who gets things moving.
  • You communicate smoothly with various stakeholders: from employees and technical specialists to entrepreneurs and end customers.
  • Experience within agriculture or agribusiness is an asset, but not an absolute requirement. A genuine affinity with the sector and interest in the world of professional agricultural businesses are.
  • You have a feel for technical products and services and understand that a strong service organization provides significant commercial added value.
  • You combine results-orientation with a down-to-earth, pragmatic mentality.
  • You have the ambition and willingness to participate financially and become an owner of the company.

Offer. This is not a classic management position, but an entrepreneurial opportunity with real owner responsibility. You get the chance to take over an existing and operational company, with an experienced team, an existing customer base, and a clear position within a specialized market. In addition, you can count on:

  • an activity that builds on established technical expertise and a strong product offering;
  • an existing commercial and service organization on which you can build as an entrepreneur;
  • room to develop your own vision and have a direct impact on strategy, growth, and organization;
  • a market where long-term customer relationships, quality, and technical service are important differentiating factors;
  • the opportunity to combine entrepreneurship with the support and know-how of a strong international production partner;
  • an acquisition process that is handled discreetly and confidentially.

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