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 significantgrowth 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.