General Manager (AE612366)

Arthur Edward; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-leading personal care ingredient supplier is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead their UK business and international distributors. This role involves full P&L ownership, strategic leadership across teams, and developing competitive sales strategies. Ideal candidates will have a strong B2B background, preferably in the chemical or manufacturing industries, and exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level B2B experience, ideally in the chemical or manufacturing industries.
• Proven track record in Sales or Business Development strategy and execution.

Responsibilities

• Full P&L ownership, budgeting and financial management for the UK and distributor markets.
• Competitive strategy development for sales and business development.
• Overseeing key client relationship management and strategic account development.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Strategy

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Business degree, preferably MBA

Job description

General Manager – London – £ Excellent package, DOE

Are you a proven leader who inspires and motivates cross-functional teams?

Do you understand the drivers of commercial success in a B2B company?

A world-leading personal care ingredient supplier is seeking an experienced and driven General Manager to lead their UK business and international distributors.

With a background in Sales or Business Development, the General Manager will provide clear commercial vision and leadership, setting strategy and driving execution.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Full P&L ownership, budgeting and financial management for the UK and distributor markets
• Competitive strategy development for sales, business development and customer intelligence
• Strategic leadership across all UK technical, R&D and commercial teams
• Overseeing key client relationship management and strategic account development
• Senior team mentoring, management and motivation
• Build a high-performing, collaborative and customer-centric team culture

Candidate Requirements:

• Business degree, preferably MBA
• Significant senior-level B2B experience, ideally in the chemical or manufacturing industries, including International
• Proven track record in Sales or Business Development strategy and execution
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

This role will suit a dynamic and entrepreneurial individual who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, overcoming obstacles and setting new sales records.

If this sounds like you, apply today! Visit www.arthuredward.com/vacancies and enter AE612366 in the search field.

Arthur Edward is a leading beauty, personal care and FMCG recruitment agency. We find top talent along the product lifecycle to innovate, launch and market bestselling cosmetic and beauty products.