General Manager/Managing Director
21 days ago
East Kilbride
General Manager/Managing Director Location: South East (To be discussed on application) Salary: £145,000 – £150,000 + Performance Bonus + Company Car + Generous Pension About the Role An established UK-based engineering and manufacturing business, part of a larger international group, is seeking a commercially driven and entrepreneurial General Manager/Managing Director to lead its next phase of growth. The business is a long established medium sized SME with a clear strategic objective to scale. This role offers full autonomy and accountability to shape and deliver that growth. Key Responsibilities • Full P&L and balance sheet responsibility, • Define and execute a significant growth strategy of turnover in the UK., • Lead new product introductions and market expansion initiatives, • Strengthen key customer relationships and position the business as the key strategic supplier, • Drive sales performance and commercial excellence in B2B markets, • Lead, develop, and inspire a team, • Build a high-performance culture with strong engagement and accountability, • Identify industry trends and translate them into business opportunities, • Ensure operational efficiency and continuous improvement across all functions Candidate Profile Essential: • Proven experience in a senior leadership role (General Manager/Managing Director or similar), or ready to step up into such a position, • Strong entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of delivering growth, • Technical Sales background (ideally engineering) combined with B2B sales experience, • Market knowledge in one or more of the following sectors:, • Construction or agricultural machinery (not essential), • Industrial sectors such as steel, marine, oil & gas, energy, or defence, • Strong leadership capability with the ability to motivate and inspire teams, • High levels of integrity, energy, and a lead-by-example approach, • Strong Analytical approach to business. Desirable: • Degree in Engineering or a related discipline, • Additional business qualification (e.g. Masters Degree), • Experience within an international organisation The Opportunity • Lead a strategically important business unit with significant growth potential, • Full ownership of business performance and strategic direction, • Opportunity to shape culture, build a winning mindset, and deliver long-term success, • Competitive executive package including bonus, car, and pension Apply Now If you are a strategic and hands-on leader ready to take full ownership of a growing business, we would welcome your application. Please submit your CV along with a brief summary of your experience