Geared toward experienced B2B software leaders comfortable with strategic ownership and decentralized operations.
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Original posting from Everfield via Ashby
Location: France
Type: Full-time | Hybrid-flexible | Based near one of our portfolio company locations
Note: This is an ongoing opportunity for future Managing Directors across the Everfield ecosystem. As we continue to grow our portfolio, we are proactively engaging with candidates who have the leadership experience and operational expertise to step into Managing Director roles within our vertical market software companies.
ABOUT EVERFIELD
Everfield buys, builds, and grows European vertical market and specialist software companies, providing them with the tools they need to move to the next level. Our mission is to foster ambition, fuel growth, and unlock opportunities for Europe’s software ecosystem.
Companies in the Everfield ecosystem follow a decentralised model, maintaining their team, brand, and offices while focusing on what they do best, building products and supporting customers. Everfield provides support in talent acquisition, HR, and access to a team of experts in building and growing European B2B SaaS companies who consult on financial and operational topics.
Founded in 2022, Everfield has an ecosystem presence in 10 countries, and growing.
THE ROLE
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.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
STRATEGIC VISION & GROWTH
- 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
LEADERSHIP & INFLUENCE
- 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
FINANCIAL ACUMEN
- 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
COMMERCIAL EXECUTION
- 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
COMMUNICATION & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
- 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
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
- Continuously improve internal operations, product delivery, and support
- Implement systems and processes for scalable growth
- Drive a culture of operational discipline and innovation
CANDIDATE PROFILE
We are especially interested in individuals with:
- 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
- Must be fully proficient (C1-C2) in English and French, both written and oral.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
We welcome interest from experienced software leaders who understand the dynamics of buy-and-hold environments and portfolio-driven growth—particularly those who have thrived in aggregator, accumulator, or roll-up software organizations.
While we review each application carefully, we are currently focused on candidates who bring:
- 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
If this context resonates and your experience aligns, we’d love to hear from you.
WHAT WE OFFER
- 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
NOTE ON TIMING
While we may not have an immediate opening in your geography or vertical, we maintain a high-touch pipeline of senior candidates aligned with our investment roadmap.
Candidates with the experience outlined above will be contacted for follow-up discussions.
We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.
Source: Everfield careers (Ashby)