Managing Director - France

As Managing Director (MD), you will lead one of Everfield's portfolio companies and assume full ownership of its strategy, execution, and performance. This role is designed for operationally strong leaders with deep experience in software businesses who are ready to take end-to-end responsibility for a growing company. You will work closely with Everfield's central teams but operate independently, with the autonomy to shape the future of the business. This role is especially suited to individuals with prior experience running software companies in a standalone or platform model, particularly in the €2M–€10M recurring revenue range.

Responsibilities

Define and execute long-term strategy, aligned with scalable growth; Identify new market opportunities, product innovations, and partnerships; Monitor competitive trends to position the business effectively; Lead, develop, and retain high-performing cross-functional teams; Inspire cultural alignment and ownership across the organization; Champion team effectiveness and collaboration while serving as a coach and decision-maker; Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting; Manage full P&L and own key performance metrics (EBITDA, ARR, MRR); Drive revenue growth and cost optimization to achieve financial targets; Shape the go-to-market model, including sales, marketing, and pricing; Establish clear KPIs and performance systems to track revenue and funnel efficiency; Drive customer retention and recurring revenue growth; Represent the company externally and internally with investors, partners, and customers; Report to Everfield's central team with strategic and financial updates; Serve as the face of the business while cultivating lasting external relationships; Continuously improve internal operations, product delivery, and support; Implement systems and processes for scalable growth; Drive a culture of operational discipline and innovation

Requirements

Prior experience as a Managing Director, General Manager, or CEO in a B2B software or SaaS environment; Proven success leading a business with €2M–€10M in recurring revenue; Full accountability for business performance, including P&L, headcount, and strategy; Familiarity with multi-site or multi-entity software company structures; Experience operating within decentralised models or working with shared-service or platform support functions; A hands-on leadership style, grounded in operational excellence, clear communication, and cultural stewardship; Fully proficient (C1-C2) in English and French, both written and oral

Nice to have

First-hand experience scaling vertical or niche software businesses; Familiarity with decentralized ownership and platform-based acquisition models; A desire to take full accountability for a business and build for the long term; Experience in aggregator, accumulator, or roll-up software organizations

Benefits

Impact: Lead and grow a business with full strategic and operational ownership; Support: Access to Everfield's network of functional experts and peers; Growth: Potential to take on broader leadership within Everfield over time; Community: Be part of a long-term, values-driven ecosystem of software entrepreneurs; Flexibility: Hybrid working across key European markets with in-person collaboration