General Manager

TieTalent; Tiverton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international recruitment firm is seeking a General Manager to lead and develop their UK team. This office-based role involves driving sales growth and managing a team of 40 staff. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in business development and client relationship management, with experience in managing substantial sales budgets. The position offers competitive benefits, including a company car and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Bonus

Company Car

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension

30 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven track record in developing accounts and managing client relationships.
• Experience managing a sales budget of £10-£15 million.
• Strong strategic and business insight.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the UK team to achieve revenue targets.
• Maintain customer engagement and enjoy the sales cycle.
• Report regularly to the European-based CEO.

Skills

Sales-focused business leadership

Client management

Coaching

Networking

Charisma and emotional selling skills

Job description

About

We are looking for a commercially focused General Manager, and we are genuinely open in terms of your background! We sell high-end bespoke solutions to both residential and commercial customers all over the UK, and we are looking to move into a period of sustained growth.

You will be based in the South West and will thrive on developing relationships with customers as well as improving and mentoring your staff.

Benefits

• Bonus
• Company Car
• Private Medical Insurance and permanent health scheme
• Life Insurance
• Pension
• 30 days holiday

Location

An office-based role with fieldwork as required. You could be based anywhere within an hour of our office in North Devon.

Commutable Locations

Exeter, Barnstaple, Tiverton, Bude, Okehampton, Minehead

Job Description

As our General Manager, you'll report directly to the Group CEO. You will take on an already growing business with big aspirations, and will be encouraged to bring about change. You will be involved in the next phase of growth in an established UK market, overseeing our UK business with support from senior managers and a team of around 40.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the UK team to achieve revenue targets.
• Maintain customer engagement and enjoy the sales cycle.
• Set sales objectives and motivate the sales team.
• Oversee leadership elements for the business (£10-£12m), including coaching, motivation, and performance management.
• Work with and develop a team of 3 senior reports and circa 35 staff, providing mentoring and support.
• Report regularly to the European-based CEO and organization regarding sales performance.
• Conduct market analysis to stay aware of competition and economic indicators.

Person Specification

Looking for a sales-focused business leader with a proven track record in developing accounts and businesses, influencing individuals, and managing client relationships. Ideally, you will have experience in pumps, filtration, metering, water, wastewater, or related fields, and experience with distribution models is a plus.

• Strong strategic and business insight.
• Experience managing a sales budget of £10-£15 million.
• Experience in both commercial and residential sales is advantageous.
• People management skills capable of stabilizing and changing teams across locations.
• Charisma, networking ability, empathy, and emotional selling skills.

The Company

An international group with headquarters in Europe, active in the Middle East and Africa, working closely with customers and partners worldwide. Our growth is driven by sustainable solutions, continuous improvement, and talented employees.

Interested?

Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application. We embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster an inclusive environment. Note: Applications directly to the client will be forwarded to us, as we are the retained recruitment partner.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Client Management
• Coaching
• Leadership
• Networking
• Sales

Work Experience

• General Management
• General Project Management
• Other Sales

Languages

• English