Buy-in CEO for an SME in Industrial Power Transmission in the Netherlands
Entrepreneurial buy-in opportunity for a technical-commercial leader to grow into CEO of a €4–5M industrial SME.
Are you an engineer based in the Central East Netherlands who combines technical expertise with a strong interest in customers, markets and business development, and who is ready to take the next step toward entrepreneurship?
Rather than starting from scratch, you will join a profitable niche business with a solid technical reputation, strong customer relationships and annual revenues of approximately €4–5M. Together with the team and the investment partner, you will help drive the company’s next phase of development.
This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy combining technology, customers and strategy, and who want to evolve toward ownership and leadership of a company.
The Opportunity
You will join and lead a niche B2B company active in industrial power transmission components, serving a diverse base of industrial customers with engineered components and technical solutions. The organisation operates with a compact, experienced team and offers clear opportunities for further commercial and operational development.
Your Role
Contribute to shaping and executing the company’s growth strategy
Maintain and develop long-term relationships with industrial customers
Identify new market opportunities and strategic partnerships
Support operational improvements and organisational efficiency
Work closely with the team on strategic and operational initiatives
Your Profile
Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electromechanical or similar)
5+ years of professional experience in industrial technology or technical B2B environments
Experience in roles such as Technical Sales Engineer, Application Engineer, Business Development Manager, or Project Manager in an industrial technology context
Entrepreneurial mindset and strong analytical thinking
Fluent in Dutch and English (French or German is a plus)
Based in the Central-East Netherlands region and willing to work primarly from the office
What We Offer
A direct path toward entrepreneurship through a buy-in structure
Leadership development within a profitable industrial technology SME
Strategic guidance and coaching from an experienced investment partner
Equity participation and long-term value creation potential
If this opportunity sounds interesting, feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation.
- Locations
- Protea