General Manager - North

Nichols plc; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichols plc seeks a General Manager to oversee regional profitability and manage key operations across its Warrington Hub and depots. This role involves leading teams, developing strategic forecasts, and ensuring compliance while building external relationships to drive growth. Join a company renowned for its unique drink offerings and commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus options to buy extra

Generous pension scheme

Annual bonus

Share scheme

Company car or allowance

Private medical scheme

Holiday home stays

Birthday off

Volunteering days

Free drinks at sites

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the Out of Home market.
• Proven ability to deliver profitable financial performance.
• Experience in stock and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional profitability and managing P&L.
• Develop forecasts for products and managing budgets.
• Lead and motivate teams in line with company values.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Data-driven decision-making

Coaching and developing others

Job description

We're Nichols plc - the home of Vimto, and there is no other business quite like ours!

We have been making life taste better since 1908. Our brand portfolio includes still, carbonated, post-mix, and frozen drinks, available in supermarkets, pubs, and leisure outlets. We collaborate with leading UK food manufacturers to offer a unique range of products loved by many.

Our rich family heritage, innovative spirit, and pride in our identity are at our core. While we're famous for our purple drink, our talented team truly makes us special. We are committed to inclusivity and diversity in our practices.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

The General Manager will oversee regional profitability, managing P&L and resources, developing and executing regional strategies, budgets, forecasts, and ensuring achievement of the regional balanced scorecard.

This role manages our Warrington Hub and depots in Newcastle and Leeds.

Joining us offers a chance to contribute meaningfully to our Vimto journey and help us ‘Make Life Taste Better’ for everyone!

YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE:

• Leading and motivating teams in line with company values and wellbeing strategies

• Developing regional forecasts for products, consumables, equipment, and managing budgets accordingly

• Reviewing performance, identifying opportunities/issues, and reporting to the Director

• Progressing strategic priorities with support functions

• Building relationships with external partners to drive business growth

• Planning workforce needs and implementing employee development activities

• Ensuring compliance with legal, safety, and financial policies

• Leading functional and strategic projects

• Monitoring team development and mandatory training, and pursuing personal growth opportunities

YOU WILL HAVE:

• Deep understanding of the Out of Home market, products, and equipment

• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen

• Proven ability to deliver profitable financial performance

• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills

• Data-driven decision-making skills

• Problem-solving and root cause analysis expertise

• Experience in stock and asset management

• Knowledge of governance frameworks and operating models

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to coach and develop others

YOUR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WILL INCLUDE:

• Successful leadership of commercial and operational teams

• Managing high-performing regional teams with a focus on best practices and profitability

• Developing and managing high-level stakeholder relationships

• Using data analysis to support strategic decisions

BENEFITS OF WORKING @ NICHOLS

We offer a range of benefits including:

• 25 days holiday plus options to buy extra
• A generous pension scheme
• Annual bonus
• Share scheme
• Company car or allowance
• Private medical scheme

ADDITIONAL PERKS

Enjoy perks like holiday home stays, your birthday off, volunteering days, free drinks at sites, and staff discounts.

Join us and #findyourdifferent

We are committed to inclusivity and diversity, continuously learning how to build more diverse teams. All job offers are subject to the right to work in the UK, and we cannot sponsor visas.