General Manager (AE612366)

Premium Beauty Media; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; 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, competitive strategy development, and strategic leadership across teams. Ideal candidates will possess a strong B2B background, preferably within the chemical or manufacturing sectors, with a focus on sales and business development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Full P&L ownership, budgeting and financial management.
• Competitive strategy development for sales and business development.
• Strategic leadership across UK technical, R&D and commercial teams.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Strategy

Commercial Vision

Stakeholder Management

Team Management

Education

Business degree, preferably MBA

Job description

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.