Divisional Managing Director / Multi site GM

Page Executive; United Kingdom; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A reputable packaging organization is seeking an accomplished business leader to oversee operations across the UK and Ireland. The candidate will lead strategic growth initiatives while managing senior leadership teams and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including share options on profitable growth, providing a unique opportunity to influence the success of a well-known brand.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive benefits package

LTIP / share scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive senior leadership experience in the packaging or related industry.
• Proven ability to drive sales in a B2B environment.
• Strong track record of growing key accounts by enhancing customer service.
• Experience managing operations across multiple locations.
• Excellent financial and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee operational activities across the UK and Ireland.
• Shape strategic plans for growth and profitability.
• Manage and motivate senior leadership teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Monitor financial performance and manage budgets.
• Identify new business opportunities.
• Report to global leadership on strategic initiatives.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

B2B sales experience

Customer service improvement

Managing complex operations

People and team development

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Results-driven mindset

Entrepreneurial leadership style

Education

Degree in business or engineering

Job description

• Lead and grow a multisite packaging business supported by a strong parent group.
• Grow key accounts, improve customer service and develop the product portfolio.

About Our Client

The UK business is a well-established organisation within the packaging sector. It operates as part of a larger European organisation with a global reach. it is recognised for its commitment to delivering quality products and innovative solutions

Job Description

• Lead and oversee all operational activities across the UK and Ireland
• Shape and deliver strategic plans to drive growth and profitability.
• Manage and inspire senior leadership teams to achieve business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders, including customers.
• Monitor financial performance and manage budgets effectively - P&L responsibility.
• Identify and act on new business opportunities within the sector.
• Report to the global leadership team on progress and strategic initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

Successful candidates should have:

• Extensive senior leadership experience within the packaging, chemicals or a closely related manufacturing industry.
• A strong track record of implementing change and driving Sales in a Business to Business sales environment.
• Successful track record growing key accounts and building trust via improved customer service.
• Proven ability to manage complex operations across multiple locations.
• Strong people and team development skills - setting targets and holding to account.
• Excellent financial acumen and budgeting skills - examples of data driven decision making.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities - team building and accountability.
• A results-driven mindset with a focus on business growth and innovation.
• Demonstrate an ambitious, driven entrepreneurial leadership style.
• Relevant academic qualifications, such as a degree in business or engineering.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary and package.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including LTIP / share scheme based on profitable growth.
• Opportunity to lead a well known organisation and brand.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished business leader to make a significant impact. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to advance their career in this pivotal role.