Managing Director

Hunter Executive Search & Selection Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Managing Director for a high-growth company in the electric vehicle sector. The role involves overseeing global sales operations, driving revenue growth, and establishing strategies for expansion into new markets. Candidates should have strong leadership and negotiation skills, with a proven track record in technology or automotive industries. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package

Potential Equity

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior leadership experience in technology, energy, automotive, or related fields.
• Strong expertise in business infrastructure and product development.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a proven record of sales growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global sales operations and manage the company's Profit & Loss.
• Guide the senior leadership team in achieving commercial initiatives.
• Drive revenue growth and lead expansion into new international markets.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Project Management

Sales Growth

Job description

Managing Director - Electric Vehicle Sector

Location: Cambridgeshire (Flexible)

Salary: circa 150,000 - 200,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits Package + Potential Equity

Our client is a high-growth and private equity owned business which specialises in providing solutions for the ever-expanding Electric Vehicle (EV) sector in both the UK and throughout Europe.

Following a further round of private equity investment in the business, the owners are now seeking to recruit a talented and experienced Managing Director to drive forward, particularly into new markets and also by expanding their service offering.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the growth and evolution of a company that is positioned at the forefront of the electric vehicle industry in the UK

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee global sales operations and manage the company's Profit & Loss (P&L).

- Provide guidance to the senior leadership team in achieving successful sales and commercial initiatives.

- Work closely with the company owners and management team to implement strategic sales policies and sales processes.

- Drive revenue growth and lead expansion into new international markets, particularly throughout Europe.

- Identify and capitalise on opportunities within the Electric Vehicle sector, including working with vehicle designers and major automotive OEMs.

- Lead contract negotiations and ensure the successful delivery of projects.

- Establish and monitor business KPIs to meet annual targets and support ongoing investment.

- Maintain cash flow and implement disciplined processes for timely project delivery.

Qualifications:

- Demonstrated senior leadership experience in technology, energy, automotive, or related fields.

- Strong expertise in business infrastructure, product development, design, and manufacturing processes.

- Exceptional leadership and negotiation skills with a proven track record of sales growth.

- Outstanding project management capabilities.

• The ability to work with private equity owners.

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for the automotive sector and electric vehicles, we would be delighted to receive an application from you.

Hunter Executive is handling the recruitment process for this Managing Director role. We are committed to equal opportunities employment.