Operating Partner / CEO – B2B Distribution, Barcelona | PE-backed value creation

Job Code: ZR-276-P

Salary: 200k - 250k all-in + equity participation with vesting and an exit-linked upside

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On behalf of an international private equity investor, we are looking for a hands-on Operating Partner to take full operational ownership of an established distribution business in Spain. For the right person, this can be structured as a sole CEO mandate.

The business

A profitable, cash-generative B2B distributor of construction-related technical products. Revenue in the higher double-digit millions, around 150+ employees, and a nationwide network of branches across Spain. Following a carve-out, the company operates independently and already has largely stand-alone functions in place.

This is a business with a solid foundation and clear headroom, not a fire-fight, but a genuine value-creation play where an experienced operator can leave a real fingerprint.

Why this role

- Full P&L; ownership and a direct line to the shareholder, decisions get made, not committee'd to death.
- A healthy, cash-generative base to build on, with tangible levers already identified.
- The autonomy of a standalone platform, backed by an investor focused on operational value creation.




- The opportunity to shape the leadership team and the transformation roadmap from day one.

The mandate

- Lead the value-creation agenda operationally, on the ground in Spain
- Own liquidity and cash transparency
- Build clear KPI and reporting structures
- Optimise the branch network, cost base and product range / SKUs, and assess selective new openings
- Improve procurement, gross and commercial margins
- Drive sustainable EBITDA and margin improvement, and working capital discipline
- Further develop stand-alone structures post carve-out
- Partner closely with the shareholder on the transformation roadmap

This is explicitly an operational leadership role — not a board-only or advisory seat.

The person we're looking for

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- A proven operator from distribution, trade, building-materials distribution or construction-related industries
- Leadership experience across multi-site / branch-network structures
- A demonstrable turnaround, transformation or performance-improvement track record
- Strong financial command (P&L;, cash flow, working capital) — comfortable driving numbers, not just reviewing them
- Willing to be highly present in Spain
- Close to Native-level Spanish and strong English are essential
- Place of residence adaptable

Ideal background

- Former Managing Director / CEO of a PE portfolio company
- Experience delivering value-creation plans in a private equity environment

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