Managing Director
26 days ago
Coventry
Managing Director \n\nIndustrial - Engineering - MRO\n\nPrivately Owned | UK HQ\n\nThis is not just a job. It's a succession opportunity.\n\nLocation:\n\nCentral England\n (Coventry, Leicester, Birmingham, Northampton or surrounding areas)\n\nWe are seeking a high-potential Senior Executive / Senior Leader who is ready to step into a Managing Director remit within a privately owned, international technology-led manufacturing group operating across the MRO, Industrial, Engineering and allied supply sectors.\n\nWith over 15 years of sustained growth, this group has built a reputation for innovation, autonomy, and long-term thinking. Each international subsidiary operates with genuine independence, and this role represents full P&L ownership of the UK / Group HQ operation, with the backing of engaged owners and an experienced incumbent MD for full handover.\n\nThe Opportunity:\n\nThis is a Managing Director Designate role, offering a structured, supportive and fast track transition into full MD responsibility.\n\nYou will initially work alongside the current Managing Director in a mentoring-led handover, gaining deep insight into the business, its people, customers, and growth strategy - before assuming full MD status.\n\nThe remit is broad, autonomous, and commercially driven:\n\nLead and grow the UK / HQ business\nDrive sales, marketing, and commercial strategy\nOwn operational performance and financial outcomes\nDevelop people, culture, and leadership capability\nRepresent the business at board and shareholder levelWho We're Looking For:\n\nWe're looking for someone special. A commercially sharp, people-centric leader with the ambition, gravitas, and capability to run a business in its entirety.\n\nYou will most likely come from the MRO Supply Chain, Engineering Supplies, Industrial Equipment or allied product supply industries and already operate at Senior Leadership level, with a clear upward career trajectory toward MD.\n\nYour Background Will Include:\n\nSenior leadership experience within the market sector you are in.\nStrong understanding of complex distribution routes to market and fragmented supply chains.\nA proven record of Sales growth and Commercial performance.\nExperience managing a business or business unit with real accountability.\nExposure to international trading environments (desirable).\nStrong analytical and IT capability, able to turn data into actionable strategy.\nA passion for technology and technical products.\nThe gravitas and confidence to influence at board and owner level.You'll be ambitious, resilient, and comfortable with challenge - but equally collaborative, values-led, and committed to developing people.\n\nPackage:\n\nHighly competitive salary (circa £100k+, negotiable) + Excellent benefits\nFast track to MD appointment rising remuneration (£150k)\nPerformance-related bonus\nCompany car\nPension\nClear progression to full Managing Director\nStructured mentoring and handover from incumbent MDMeet the Employer:\n\nInitial online "Meet the Employer" sessions will be conducted by our exclusive recruitment partner Glen Shepherd.\n\n📞 Call Glen for a confidential conversation: (phone number removed)\n 📧 Or email your CV:\n\nWe are hiring now - if you're ready to take the final step into a Managing Director role within a high-growth, privately owned, international tech manufacturer, this is your moment.\n\nJOB REF: 4318GSA\n\nGlen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we're here to support you