Managing Director

Job DescriptionMANAGING DIRECTORSOUTH EASTOur client is a leading supplier of engineered machines, parts and accessories to service engineering companies and end users. The company is very successful with a good brand and are targeting significant growth over the next 5 years.The business has built up valuable long-lasting relationships with over 3,000 customers and an impressive product range. Alongside their vast product range, the business provides a best-in-class customer service ensuring every customer enjoys a fast, friendly service backed up by decades of experience within the industry.THE ROLE MANAGING DIRECTORDue to the owners wanting to significantly grow and develop the business, we are helping them to recruit a new Managing Director who can help them take the business forward.Headquartered in Reading, the company has ambitious growth plans to double in size over the next 5 years from £11million to £20million, while also looking at opportunities to expand internationally. The incoming Managing Director will be an experienced and highly commercial business leader, with a successful track record of enhancing profitability and growing businesses. Reporting into the Owners, this is a key appointment with full P&L and strategic responsibility.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and set the direction for the business in order to grow the company to £20million over the next 5 years, and then £50million within the next 10 yearsPlay a key role in identifying further opportunities to expand the business internationally as well as into new potential marketsBuild, lead and inspire a high-performing team, ensuring effective recruitment, training and development strategies are in placeProject Manage the relocation of the business to a new distribution centre ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiencyReview existing systems, controls and organisational structures to identify, track and optimise conversion and pull through of contracts to support the realistic but ambitious growth plansFoster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and exceptional customer serviceDrive process automation and operational streamlining for enhanced productivity and cost-effectivenessSkills and Competencies RequiredDegree educated, MBA preferenceStrong commercial background in relevant field5-10 years business management experience within a comparable businessProven business management experience, preferably with a commercial background within engineered products and distributionStrong commercial leader with P&L experience, with demonstrable track record of growing and developing a business including international experienceExperience of identifying, negotiating and leading successful acquisitionsExperience of operating at the highest level of professionalism and personal integrityThe successful candidate will have a passion for continuous improvement, lean management and a strong sense of accountability‘Hands on’ operator with evidence of strong leadership and personal authority, as well as communication and people management skills.
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