General Manager - Wholesale & Distribution

Square Peg Associates; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected wholesale distribution company seeks a General Manager to lead business operations in Rossendale. As the General Manager, you will be responsible for P&L accountability, sales growth, and team management. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, proven leadership abilities, and strong commercial acumen. This is an opportunity to support ongoing growth in a niche market. If you are ambitious and passionate about driving success, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a General Management role, ideally within Warehouse/Distribution/Wholesales.
• Proven track record of leading small teams.
• Strong decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial performance including setting budgets and tracking targets.
• Maintain and grow client base by identifying new market opportunities.
• Lead and develop a small team of customer sales/delivery staff.
• Oversee day-to-day operations including purchasing and sales.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve business objectives.

Skills

General Management experience

Team leadership

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Sales experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

We are looking for a General Manager to oversee a small wholesale distribution company based in Rossendale.

The Manager will oversee all aspects of the business, including sales growth, financial performance, and team management, within a wholesale or distribution setting. This role involves leading a team, developing strategies, and ensuring the efficient operation of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Profit & Loss (P&L) accountability: Managing the financial performance of the business unit, including setting budgets and tracking performance against targets.
• Sales and Customer Service: Maintaining and growing the client base driving sales growth, identifying new market opportunities, and developing strategies to increase revenue.
• Team Leadership and Management: Leading, motivating, and developing a small team of customer sales / delivery staff.
• Operational Management: Overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of the business, including purchasing, sales, and deliveries.
• Strategic Planning: Developing and implementing strategies to achieve the overall business objectives and areas of growth.

Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a General Management role, ideally within Warehouse / Distribution / Wholesales / Sales.
• Proven track record of leading and motivating small teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and decision‑making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Experience in sales and distribution.

Salary: Negotiable salary dependent on the experience that you bring. This can be discussed in depth upon application.

The client has been successfully operating for over 25 years and is continuing with their growth plans. They are a niche business and highly respected by their loyal and repeat customers. This is an opportunity to support the Business Owner who now has further business entities.

Join this dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth! If you’re an ambitious individual with a passion for your work, we’d love to hear from you.