General Manager

Douge International brings 21 years of experience in 70 countries around the world, connecting thousands of executives with top tier companies. Since our inception in 2000, we have developed typical know-how in different industries and functions, with strong expertise in Luxury and Financial Services.

We partner with clients to deliver superior quality and highly innovative services, with the constant aim of anticipating their future needs and exceeding their expectations.

Our unique methodology of multi-country search, based on one single point of contact, provides our clients with C-Suit candidates from different countries. Apart from that, Douge International steps out of the box, by providing corporate coaching, government consulting and enriching human relations with a "Business Partner" vision through our One-Single-Point model.

General Manager – Recruitment Division

Role Purpose

The General Manager is responsible for the P&L and operational performance of the recruitment division (DI Executive). This is an execution-focused, performance-driven role, ensuring efficiency, structure, and consistent delivery across daily operations. The role is responsible for driving operational excellence, managing profitability, and supporting the continued growth of the recruitment division.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations and end-to-end execution of recruitment mandates.

Develop and implement processes, structure, and operational discipline.

Ensure consistent delivery quality and service excellence across all projects.

Manage internal coordination, operational flow, and cross-team alignment.

Act as a senior interlocutor with key stakeholders, representing the organization with credibility and maturity.

Oversee client relationships, ensuring strong follow-up and high service quality.

Support the scaling of recruitment activities.

Lead and manage teams, providing clear direction, performance oversight, and professional development support.

Candidate Profile

Experience

10+ years of experience in the recruitment industry, including executive search.

Proven experience managing executive-level search mandates.

Experience in senior leadership roles (e.g. SVP, General Manager, Country Manager, or equivalent).

Background combining executive search boutiques and multinational organizations.

Experience leading international and complex recruitment projects.

Proven P&L ownership and team management experience.

International experience across Europe is required; exposure to APAC/SEA and/or the USA is a strong advantage.

Experience recruiting across multiple industries is valued.

Education & Languages

Master's degree from a leading university or business school

Fluent in English and French (written and spoken).

Personal Characteristics

Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership.

Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Autonomous, proactive, and execution-oriented.

High level of energy, resilience, and ability to navigate challenges.

Strong presence with the credibility to represent the organization with senior stakeholders.

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