We are looking for a commercially driven General Manager to lead Paragon Outsourced Services in Ireland and drive the next phase of growth.
With an established €16m business and significant opportunity ahead, this is a high-impact role with full ownership of revenue, profitability, operations, and client performance. This is not a maintenance role, it’s a genuine opportunity to build, grow, and transform.
Reporting to the COO – UK & Ireland, you will combine strategic leadership with hands-on delivery to win new business, expand client relationships, and elevate overall performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Commercial Growth
- Own and deliver the Ireland growth strategy.
- Win new business and expand existing client accounts.
- Lead pitches, proposals, and commercial negotiations.
- Strengthen Paragon’s market presence in Ireland.
P&L Ownership
- Full responsibility for revenue, cost, and EBITDA performance.
- Drive margin improvement and financial discipline.
- Lead forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking.
Operational Leadership
- Ensure high-quality, consistent service delivery.
- Build scalable and efficient operating models.
- Drive continuous improvement and cost optimisation.
Client Leadership
- Develop senior client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
- Lead key client engagements and strategic reviews.
- Act as an escalation point where required.
Leadership & Culture
- Build and lead high-performing teams.
- Create a results-driven, accountable culture.
- Develop talent and succession pipelines.
Required experience & skills:
- 8–10+ years in senior leadership roles within outsourced services, operations, or related sectors.
- Background in general management, commercial leadership, or business development.
- Degree qualified or equivalent experience.
- Proven track record of delivering profitable growth within outsourced services or a similar environment.
- Strong commercial acumen, with experience owning a €10m+ P&L.
- Demonstrated success in winning new business and growing client accounts.
- A hands-on leader, comfortable operating both strategically and operationally.
- Resilient and driven, with the ability to perform in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
If you’re ready to take ownership of a growing business and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note that due to the high volume of responses we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.
Salary: €90,000 - €110,000 + bonus
Contract: Permanent
Location: Dublin (on-site)