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Founder - Reggie & Co | Technology and Creative Talent Partner | UK, Europe & US
Location: Dortmund
€450/day | 3 days/week reducing to 1/2 days after three months.
Looking for a commercially minded Operations Manager / Director or Managing Director to support a small, international group of companies through a period of change and growth.
The business consists of two companies, one B2B and one B2C, that operate under the same group structure. It employs around 12 people and is based in Düsseldorf.
The two arms will likely merge in time, but for now, they’re staying separate while they sharpen their individual focus.
You’ll report directly to the UK-based CEO and play a pivotal role in improving day-to-day operations and overall performance. This business is ready for change; it just needs the right person to bring structure and pace without overcomplicating things.
What you'll be doing:
* Overseeing the full operational setup across both companies – process, people, tools, reporting.
* Working directly with department leads across sales, marketing, finance, logistics, and customer support.
* Identifying inefficiencies and bottlenecks – and fixing them.
* Helping build the internal culture and improving collaboration between the two arms.
* Supporting integration planning for the eventual group merger.
* Working with the CEO to set and track KPIs, financial performance, and team accountability.
* Driving sustainable, commercial growth – no vanity metrics, just solid progress.
* Acting as a key point of contact between Düsseldorf and the UK.
You’ll need:
* Solid experience as a hands-on Ops or MD-level leader, ideally within a small to mid-sized business.
* Experience of B2B or B2C.
* Proven ability to drive change, implement structure, and improve team performance.
* Great with people – confident managing multiple stakeholders and teams.
* Strong commercial understanding – able to track metrics that matter and course-correct where needed.
* Based in or near Düsseldorf, or willing to travel as the role is onsite.
The contract:
* 3 days/week for the first 2–3 months, then reducing to 1–2 days/week .
* Day rate up to €450, depending on experience.
* Option to go permanent if there’s a good fit on both sides.
Apply today for immediate consideration but please note, no Sponsorship is available and you must live within commutable distance of Dusseldorf.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Sales, Information Technology, and Distribution
* Industries: Retail and Software Development
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