Business Manager

Austin Matley Ltd; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Matley Ltd in Kent invites a commercially driven Business Manager to lead its next phase of growth within an established manufacturing operation. You will own performance, sales growth, profitability and day-to-day operations with autonomy and board exposure.

Reporting to the Group MD, you will drive strategy, develop key accounts, manage budgets and build a high-performing team in a hands-on, results-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Senior commercial or general management experience.
• Proven success in business development, sales and account growth.
• Strong financial understanding including P&L, margins and EBITDA.
• Experience managing teams, budgets and business performance.
• Commercially minded, proactive and able to make independent decisions.
• Experience in manufacturing, signage, print or related B2B is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead business strategy, growth and overall performance.
• Drive new business development and grow key customer accounts.
• Manage P&L performance, budgets, margins and cash generation.
• Improve operational efficiency, productivity and profitability.
• Lead and develop the team, building accountability and reducing senior management dependency.
• Report performance to the Board and develop business cases for investment and growth.

Skills

Business development

P&L management

Sales leadership

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Job description

Kent | Full-time | Monday–Friday | Office and site-based

The Opportunity

An established UK manufacturing business is seeking a commercially driven Business Manager to lead its next phase of growth.

Reporting to the Group Managing Director and working closely with the Board, you will take ownership of business performance, sales growth, profitability and day-to-day operations. This is an opportunity to run an established business unit with significant autonomy and the backing of a wider group.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business strategy, growth and overall performance.
• Drive new business development and grow key customer accounts.
• Manage P&L performance, budgets, margins and cash generation.
• Improve operational efficiency, productivity and profitability.
• Lead and develop the team, building accountability and reducing senior management dependency.
• Report performance to the Board and develop business cases for investment and growth.

About You

• Experience in a senior commercial or general management role.
• Proven success in business development, sales and account growth.
• Strong financial understanding, including P&L, margins and EBITDA.
• Experience managing teams, budgets and business performance.
• Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable making independent decisions.

Experience in manufacturing, signage, print or a related B2B environment would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

A rare opportunity to lead an established business unit, influence strategic direction and deliver measurable commercial results, with direct Board exposure and the support of a wider group.