Managing Director

• Being a commercially focused MD your remit will be on managing existing relationships and developing new relationships adding growth and profitability.
• This is an international role with sites in Ireland, Poland and England, the successful candidate will be expected to be visible across all sites.

Client Details

We are delighted to be supporting an award winning equipment manufacturer whose goal is to be the prominent global provider of equipment and solutions to the food industry. Their aim is to work collaboratively with their key customers, partners, and employees, fostering their success in the process. Our client has been established for over 50 years and employees over 1800 globally with their European sites being in Ireland, Poland & the West Midlands, England.

Description

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive business strategy aligned with the company's vision and goals.
• Market Expansion: Identify and capitalise on growth opportunities within the HORECA & QSR channel, both locally and globally.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee all aspects of manufacturing, supply chain, and distribution to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Financial Management: Manage budgeting, financial reporting, and forecasting to achieve sustainable profitability.
• Client Relations: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with key clients, understanding their needs and ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
• Innovation and Product Development: Drive innovation in product design, manufacturing processes, and technology to maintain a competitive edge.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the company operates in compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performance executive team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Brand Development: Enhance the company's brand image and market positioning through effective marketing and branding strategies.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks to protect the company's assets and reputation.

Profile

We are looking to speak to Managing Directors who have come from a commercial background, it is important that candidates have experience in a General Management/established Managing Director role.

Additional experience includes:

• Knowledge of consumer manufacturing in a non-food consumer goods capacity; equipment, consumables, OEM etc
• We are ideally looking for candidates who have an in-depth knowledge of the HORECA & QSR channel and its unique challenges and opportunities
• International experience with a passion for driving international growth
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing a P&L, we need candidates to be experienced and comfortable driving a business unit of £100 million +
• Track record of leadership and successful market expansion through business development
• Candidates will be based out of the West Midlands distribution site with regular travel across Europe expected

Job Offer

Six figure basic

Performance related bonus

Executive package including car, pension, health care etc