Distribution

De Castel

Thorens Solutions

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De Castel

As executive recruiters, we found the ideal GM to ensure the entrepreneurial succession of this SME in the distribution sector.

Positions filled at De Castel:

General manager
Sales engineer
Industrial representative
Technical representative

As the 2nd generation of the family business wished to take early retirement, De Castel determined that they needed a General Manager to look after day-to-day and financial affairs. In an ever-changing market and with a complex business model, it was imperative for the company to have a recruitment partner who understood their specific business context.

The profile required for their GM was someone with engineering experience, capable of driving a transformation to make the company more resilient. The General Manager also needed to have a good understanding of the technical aspects of the company's products and business model.

Despite the specific profile required, we were able to quickly find a new GM for De Castel. Throughout the recruitment process, we also supported the company by providing interview material and advice on the job description, salary scale and profile required.

Details of filled positions

Assistant General Manager

The Assistant General Manager assists the Director General in strategic matters and ensures the development and sound management of the organization. In addition to promoting the orientations and interests of FADOQ among members, partners, the public and government authorities, he is responsible for analyzing and defining key issues and trends related to members.

Technical representative

The technical representative is responsible for the sales process and for approaching potential prospects (new customers) in the field. It identifies customer needs and targets new business opportunities.

About the company:

De Castel is a distributor of various vehicles washing equipment, well established for 50 years. The 30-employee SME has an excellent reputation in its field, and has won several awards recognizing the quality of its products and services.

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