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.