Managing Director

Responsibilities:

Leadership, Management & Operations:

• Lead, supervise, and structure internal teams (objectives, planning, performance tracking)
• Implement efficient operational processes (reporting, project tracking, client follow-up)
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and company-wide operations
• Ensure execution excellence across all projects and client engagements
• Deliver weekly and monthly performance, growth, and operational reports to founders and the board

Business Development, Sales & Online Acquisition:

• Identify, prospect, and onboard new clients and strategic partners
• Build, grow, and manage a strong client portfolio
• Design and execute the company’s commercial and sales strategy
• Lead negotiations and close high-value contracts
• Manage, optimize, and actively use freelance and online service platforms (Upwork, Malt, Fiverr, Toptal, Freelancer, etc.) to:
• Apply to qualified opportunities aligned with Lak-Che’s services
• Propose company offerings to relevant leads
• Convert platform leads into recurring and long-term clients
• Represent Lak-Che in strategic meetings, business events, and industry forums

Fundraising, Investors & Company Representation:

• Design and execute the fundraising strategy (pre-seed, seed, grants, strategic investors)
• Identify, approach, and manage relationships with investors, VCs, angels, and institutional partners
• Prepare and deliver pitch decks, financial narratives, and investor presentations
• Represent the company at startup events, demo days, conferences, and investor meetings
• Act as a key spokesperson and ambassador of Lak-Che’s vision, growth, and financial strategy

Accounting, Finance & Financial Control:

• Oversee company accounting, financial reporting, and cash flow management
• Ensure accurate tracking of revenues, expenses, margins, and profitability
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial planning
• Ensure compliance with internal financial procedures and basic regulatory requirements
• Work with external accountants, auditors, or consultants when needed
• Align financial performance with growth, fundraising, and operational objectives

Strategy, Growth & Market Expansion:

• Identify new market opportunities and scalable revenue streams
• Refine and position commercial offers based on market demand
• Contribute to the evolution of Lak-Che’s products and services
• Define, track, and optimize key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Actively contribute to long-term growth, scalability, and regional/international expansion strategy

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree (Bac +3) in Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Preferred: Master’s degree / MBA in Business, Finance, or Entrepreneurship
• Additional training in accounting, finance, sales, or fundraising is a plus
• Experience: 5–7+ years in startup, scale-up, or performance-driven environments
• Proven experience in leadership, operations, or general management
• Strong background in business development, sales, and negotiation
• Solid understanding of accounting, financial management, budgeting, and cash flow
• Experience with online client acquisition and freelance platforms
• Exposure to or experience in fundraising and investor relations
• Ability to manage revenue targets, KPIs, and financial performance
• High autonomy, accountability, and decision-making capability
• Excellent communication, pitching, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong proficiency with digital tools (CRM, Google Workspace, accounting/reporting tools)

Language Requirements (Mandatory):

• English: Advanced / Fluent (spoken & written)
• French: Intermediate / Average (spoken & written)

Ideal Mindset:

• Hands-on, execution-focused executive
• Strong entrepreneurial and ownership mindset
• Comfortable handling sales, fundraising, finance, and operations simultaneously
• High integrity, financial discipline, and professionalism
• Comfortable working onsite in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment