Art Glass General Manager

Recruitment Services UK; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic General Manager to lead their Art Glass team. With a strong focus on e-commerce and operational excellence, you'll drive growth and enhance customer service. Your role will involve strategic planning, overseeing daily operations, and leading a dedicated team to achieve ambitious targets. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and various benefits, including generous holiday and a bonus structure. If you're passionate about e-commerce and ready to make a significant impact, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Free parking

Company discount

Qualifications

• 5+ years in management with a focus on e-commerce.
• Strong leadership and team management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop online sales strategies and oversee operations.
• Monitor KPIs and manage marketing campaigns.

Skills

Management Leadership

E-commerce Experience

Strategic Planning

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Team Management

Financial Acumen

Online Marketing Strategies

Job description

Art Glass General Manager

Are you an experienced general manager looking for your next opportunity?
Do you have a solid background in e-commerce and operations?
Do you enjoy guiding your team to provide the best customer service?

If so, we're looking for you!

At Pearsons Glass, they have a well-established customer base, and they want to expand their e-commerce B2C market. With over 120 years in business, they manufacture on-site in Liverpool, and our Art Glass team provide specialised glass to their customers online, on site and through great customer management.

You will manage all aspects of Art Glass, from the online presence through to operational service. They're looking for a dynamic leader with a strong background in e-commerce, supply chain management and strategic planning to achieve their future growth goals. Your key responsibilities will be:

1. Developing their online offering for sales growth and accessibility
2. Overseeing day to day operations, ensuring inventory, production and logistics deliver
3. Monitoring and managing KPIs
4. Leading your team according to the Art Glass values
5. Managing the marketing function to develop campaigns and analyse trends for opportunities
6. Report Art Glass performance at monthly management meetings, working alongside the finance team

Their Art Glass team have created their own value set:

1. Be proud - create the best in knowledge, products and team
2. Enthusiasm - can do, will do, nothing too big or small
3. Teamwork - they see opportunities, not problems
4. Time - quick responses with accuracy
5. Environment - welcoming and friendly, they take care of the planet
6. Relationships matter - customers or colleagues, they respect each other

You'll report directly to the Managing Director, Simon McKay and work closely with finance and HR as you lead the Art Glass team to greater success.

What's on offer for you:

Salary: £42,500 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Location: On site (L5 9RJ)
Bonus: Up to 10% based on agreed targets
Benefits: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, free parking, company discount

What do we need?

1. 5 years + management/leadership in a relevant role
2. 2 years + experience in e-commerce
3. Strong leadership and team management skills
4. Excellent strategic planning and organizational abilities
5. Proficient in data analysis and performance metrics
6. In-depth knowledge of online marketing strategies and e-commerce platforms
7. Experience in selling online through various marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay
8. Strong financial acumen and budget management skills
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

If you need any adjustments to support you with your application, please let us know. Each person will need different things so just let us know what you need and we'll do our best to accommodate.

We're aware there are some who will read this advert and think “I don't fit everything 100%” and then not apply. If you like the sound of us, and you've got 80% of what we'd like, what do you have to lose…and what could you have to gain?

Interested enough to apply? Apply with your CV