Spain Operations Lead – Greenfield Setup

Experience in the pest control sector (control de plagas) or in a comparable operational service business is mandatory for this role.Descubra exactamente qué habilidades, experiencia y cualificaciones necesitará para tener éxito en este puesto antes de enviar su solicitud a continuación.If you do not have prior experience in these sectors, please do not apply.IMPORTANTE – EXPERIENCIA OBLIGATORIATitleSpain Operations Lead – Greenfield Setup (Pest Control / Control de Plagas)FEROKILLis an established European pest control group with strong operations in Belgium. We are now launching a new operation in Spain, starting from zero, with Madrid as the initial base.This is a greenfield build. There is no existing branch, no local team and no customer base.We are looking for one experienced, hands‑on operator to build this operation step by step. This is not a partnership, not an equity role and not a director package from day one. It is a full‑time operational build role with long‑term growth potential for the right profile.Role reality (read carefully)This role starts with nothing in place locally.You will be responsible for making the Spanish operation operational, compliant and commercially active.You will be the first operational hire in Spain and will work in close coordination with the Belgian headquarters. Headquarters provides systems and support, but there is no local safety net: local execution stands or falls with you.This role suits someone who prefers building first, stabilising second and scaling later.What you will actually do in the first phaseSet up the Spanish pest control operation from scratch, starting in MadridHandle local regulatory, licensing and compliance requirementsRecruit and onboard the first technicianFind and secure a small office with limited storageEstablish relationships with suppliers and service partnersPersonally acquire the first customersWork hands‑on with the first technician in the field to implement Ferokill standardsHandle day‑to‑day operations, planning and coordinationReport structurally and transparently to Belgian headquartersIn the initial months, you will personally combine sales, operations and compliance.This is a build role, not a supervisory one.Only after sufficient traction is reached will additional hires be added.What this role is notNot a corporate or desk‑based management roleNot a purely strategic positionNot a director or country head role from day oneCompensation approachThis is a greenfield build role.Compensation is structured to grow with traction and proven results.Market‑aligned starting compensation for a build phaseClear step‑ups as the operation becomes operational, stable and scalablePerformance‑based bonuses linked to concrete milestones (setup completion, first technician onboarded, first customers, operational stability)All setup costs, tools, systems and initial investments are fully covered by the companyThis role is best suited for someone who values long‑term build‑up over immediate senior‑level compensation.What we expect from youProven experience in pest control (control de plagas) or a comparable operational service businessStrong understanding of Spanish regulatory and operational requirementsA genuinely hands‑on mentalityWillingness to personally sell to and service the first customersComfortable working without an existing team or structureAble to combine operational, commercial and coordination responsibilitiesStructured, reliable and stress‑resistantFluent in Spanish, with working knowledge of EnglishThis role requires maturity, discipline and execution power.You will have autonomy, but also clear accountability and measurable objectives.Interested?If you recognise yourself in this description, please share your background and briefly explain why you are comfortable taking full operational responsibility in a greenfield build from zero. xcskxlj xcskxljPlease include a short description of how you would approach the first 90 days in this role.Applications by email only:#J-18808-Ljbffr