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Intellectica is recruiting a General Manager – Integrator on behalf of a dynamic and fast-growing media agency in Greece with a reputation for innovation, excellence, and agility. With a strong foothold in integrated media services, the company is driven by a commitment to impactful storytelling, data-informed strategy, and operational excellence. The agency’s mission is to create a cohesive, high-performing organizational culture that blends creativity with strong execution. To lead this ambitious evolution, it is seeking a General Manager (Integrator) to oversee day-to-day operations and align cross-functional teams under a shared strategic vision. Based in Attiki, Greece, this executive role reports directly to the Chairman and the Board of Directors.

Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:

• Leading, managing, and overseeing the daily operations and execution of the company’s strategic plans
• Acting as the right hand of the Chairman, ensuring seamless alignment between strategy and operations
• Driving cross-functional collaboration and ensuring interdepartmental integration across all major functions
• Owning and managing company-wide KPIs, budgeting processes, and P&L accountability
• Leading performance and talent management efforts, including direct oversight of department heads
• Championing a positive workplace culture that reinforces engagement, performance, and accountability
• Facilitating weekly management meetings and quarterly goal reviews, ensuring visibility and alignment
• Ensuring company-wide adherence to core processes and operational systems.
• Mentoring senior leaders and providing coaching to elevate talent and leadership effectiveness
• Managing special and strategic projects, ensuring on-time and high-impact delivery
• Serving as the lead integrator of communication between the executive and operational teams
• Any other task that may be required from time to time

Professional experience & qualifications of a successful candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing & Comms or related field; MSc degree and/or MBA preferred
• Proven experience as a General Manager, Managing Director, or COO, preferably within a high-paced media, advertising, or tech-driven environment.
• Demonstrated success in managing large teams (35+ people) across multiple departments
• Track record in business plan execution, with deep understanding of P&L, KPI analysis, and action plan development
• Strong commercial mindset and background in sales or business development, with talent development focus
• Excellent decision-making under pressure, with the ability to act swiftly and independently
• Exposure to structured environments or multinational companies with mature process frameworks
• Experience coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder projects with multiple priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Fluency in Greek and English, both written and spoken

Core competencies of a successful candidate:

• Strategic, fast-thinking, and results-driven
• Outstanding communicator and integrator
• High emotional intelligence and people-development focus
• Agile, decisive, and solutions-oriented
• Strong meeting facilitation and alignment skills
• Committed, authentic, and a true team player
• Customer-first mentality