Location: Flexible within Europe (UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, or other major hubs)
About Shop Circle
We are building a next-generation AI-first technology holding focused on acquiring, scaling, and modernizing mission-critical B2B software businesses.
As software evolves from systems of record to systems of action, AI is becoming a core driver of value creation across both products and operations.
We are looking for a Managing Director to lead and grow a portfolio of software companies across Europe, with full ownership across performance, operations, and long-term value creation.
What you’ll do
* Full P&L ownership of a portfolio of software businesses
* Act as “CEO of CEOs”, setting direction and driving performance across multiple companies
Growth & Commercial
* Drive organic growth across product, pricing, and go-to-market
Operations & Efficiency
* Lead post-acquisition integration and operational alignment
* Identify inefficiencies and streamline core workflows across support, product, and internal operations
* Implement systems to increase speed, reduce manual work, and improve scalability
AI & Systems
* Work closely with product and engineering teams to embed AI into customer-facing features and internal operations
Leadership
* Build, mentor, and oversee leadership teams across multiple geographies
M&A
* Support evaluation and execution of new acquisition opportunities
What we’re looking for
* Experience as a CEO, Managing Director, or senior operator in a B2B software company
* Strong track record of driving performance and scaling software businesses
* Experience managing multiple teams, business units, or geographies
* Ability to identify bottlenecks and drive execution through systems, not just people
* Solid understanding of SaaS metrics and commercial levers (growth, churn, pricing)
* Pragmatic approach to AI-driven automation and operational leverage
* High ownership mindset with the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
* Strong leadership and ability to manage distributed teams
* High flexibility to travel regularly across Europe to work closely with portfolio teams
Nice to have
* Experience within a software portfolio or serial acquirer environment (e.g. The Access Group, Volaris Group, Vitec Software Group, Visma)
* Exposure to multi-entity or multi-product setups
* Background in sales or go-to-market leadership
* Experience with automation, AI tooling, or process optimisation at scale
* Experience with post-acquisition integrations or transformations
What we offer
* Full ownership and accountability across a portfolio of software businesses
* Opportunity to build and scale a high-performing software group in Europe
* Direct exposure to M&A, capital allocation, and strategic decision-making
* Ability to drive meaningful operational leverage through systems and AI
* Competitive compensation with meaningful upside
Location
Flexible within Europe (UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, or other major hubs)
Ready to build and scale a portfolio of software companies like an owner—not just manage them? Let’s talk!