General Manager

General Manager

Limavady

My client is a Limavady based subsidiary of a global plc and have grown over the past 25 years into one of the leading packaging distributors on the island of Ireland.  They are recruiting for General Manager to lead  & develop their team, with a focus on coordinating and directing activities to achieve/exceed agreed targets and growing sales and profitability in partnership with key customers and suppliers

Responsibilities

• Develop the team to achieve the key business objectives, communicating the vision and strategy to ensuring their understanding of the business vision.
• Maintain trusted relationships with key customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Prepare and implement strategic business plans by developing cost-effective operations and market development activities
• Working closely with supplier partnerships to identify and lead new product development (NPD) to complement and expand our unique market position
• Support the sales team with Key Customer relationships and contract negotiations to grow the business both organically and by acquiring new business sales.
• Develop Digital solutions to support business growth and customer needs
• Drive profitability and business growth though a compelling customer value proposition and offering.
• Margin control, ensuring they are in line with budget expectations and increases passed when required
• Ensure that KPI’s and controls are maintained to drive the appropriate service levels expected of the business by its customer base

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in a senior management role.
• Demonstrable experience in developing strategic business plans.
• Strong understanding of finance, profitability, and measures of performance.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Drive a naturally inquisitive nature as regards analytical and commercial reviews of key business functions

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A knowledge of the retail market in Northern Ireland.

For further details please call Darrach Teague or apply directly below.