General Manager

Linsco; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bespoke joinery manufacturer in Derbyshire is seeking a General Manager to oversee operations and drive commercial performance. You will be responsible for managing a team of 50, handling pricing, client relations, and improving efficiency. Candidates should have proven experience in a similar role and a hands-on leadership style. This is a significant opportunity with a competitive salary of up to £70,000 plus benefits and potential career advancement.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Car Allowance or Company Car

Pension: 3% company contribution

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Potential path to Group role with equity

Qualifications

• Proven commercial experience in a mid-sized bespoke joinery firm.
• Strong commercial acumen including pricing and margin control.
• Hands-on leadership style with a track record of building effective teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial management including quoting and pricing.
• Drive margin growth and manage key customer relationships.
• Lead and develop a team to improve processes and profitability.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Tools

CRM Software

Pricing Software

Job description

General Manager - Joinery

Location: Derbyshire (site-based, occasional travel required)

Reports to: Group Managing Director / Owner

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £70,000 + Performance Bonus + Car + Benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to be a pivotal part of an ambitious and growing group of specialist construction businesses, with career progression and equity for the right person.

About The Company

Linsco are delighted to be supporting our client, who are a well respected and growing bespoke joinery manufacturer based in the Derbyshire region. With a strong reputation across areas including bespoke joinery, commercial fit, fire doors and heritage restoration, it serves a mix of contractors, architects, and private clients across the Midlands and beyond.

The company are at a pivotal stage of growth and are looking for a commercially driven General Manager to help lead the business into its next phase.

The Role

We are seeking a hands-on and commercially astute General Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day running of the business, with a particular focus on commercial performance - including pricing, quoting, tendering, surveying, and key client management.

The General Manager will oversee a team of 50 employees and work closely with the Group Managing Director, Group Finance Director and company management team to deliver profitable growth, improve processes, and shape cultural excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Management: Own quoting, pricing, surveys, and design coordination. Manage tenders, key customer relationships, and contracts. Drive margin growth, pipeline development, and market visibility
• Operational Oversight: Oversee planning, scheduling, and delivery across production and install. Support a culture of quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Ensure seamless handovers between sales, manufacturing & installations
• Leadership & Strategy: Lead and develop a team of up to 50 across workshop, office, and site. Own P&L performance and drive strategic initiatives. Embed a culture of accountability, pride, and problem-solving

What You'll Need

• Proven commercial experience in a mid-sized bespoke joinery firm, ideally with turnover of £5m or more
• Strong commercial acumen; including pricing, client management, and margin control
• Hands-on leadership style with a track record of building effective teams
• Experience implementing or improving systems (e.g. CRM, pricing software)
• A detail orientated and organised approach to work and management

You'll Be

• Commercially astute, with a drive to improve margins and deliver business growth
• Hands-on and pragmatic, willing to roll your sleeves up
• Clear communicator and relationship builder
• Calm under pressure and solutions-focused
• Structured thinker with an eye for detail

Package

• Salary: £70,000
• Performance Bonus: up to 20% of salary, linked to profit
• Car Allowance or Company Car
• Pension: 3% company contribution
• Holiday: 20 days + bank holidays
• Progression: Potential path to Group role, including equity

This is a fantastic long-term opportunity for the right candidate with hugely exciting potential.

Linsco is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered on their merits regardless of background, characteristics or personal circumstances. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence