Managing Director

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks a Managing Director to lead a world-class organization specializing in heating solutions. This role includes directing market growth strategies, managing full P&L, and establishing strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate has an engineering degree and a strong background in business development and sales, with a focus on achieving ambitious targets. Competitive salary plus benefits are offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in identifying new markets, products, and sales opportunities.
• Experience managing P&L, budgets, forecasts, and team development.
• Ability to engage with customers and understand market trends.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction with the board and implement long-term business plans.
• Manage growth through targeted sales strategies.
• Establish KPIs and monitor performance.

Skills

Business development

Strategic planning

Technical acumen

Sales strategies

Education

Degree qualification with an Engineering bias

Job description

Managing Director

Data Centres, Power and Energy, Industrial Applications, Process & General Plant Engineering

Competitive Salary plus Car Allowance, Performance Bonus and Benefits

We are working with a world-class organisation specialising in the distribution of heating solutions. They are investing significantly in their growth and are seeking a Managing Director. The main responsibilities include developing and executing a strategic sales roadmap, targeting market penetration and growth, working closely with customers and suppliers, and managing full P&L to meet corporate objectives.

What's in it for you?

• Lead an established, world-class organisation supplying niche products and services. Focus on growth through new markets and product innovation.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and benefits within a market-leading company in heating tracing products for Power and Energy, Data Centres, Industrial Applications, and General Plant Engineering sectors.

Key responsibilities:

• Set strategic direction with the board and implement long-term business plans.
• Manage growth through targeted sales strategies, including cross-selling and up-selling.
• Engage with customers to understand market trends and develop effective partnerships.
• Collaborate with the parent company and sales team to develop new business and market penetration strategies.
• Establish KPIs and monitor performance, implementing improvements as needed.
• Provide technical guidance to strategic customers regarding product applications.
• Manage all P&L accounts and oversee daily administrative operations, reporting to the Group CEO.

Ideal candidate:

• Degree qualification with an Engineering bias.
• Proven track record in identifying new markets, products, and sales opportunities.
• Expertise in business development, strategic planning, and achieving sales targets.
• Experience managing technical distributors, P&L, budgets, forecasts, and team development.
• Ability to identify new customers and expand service offerings via sales channels.
• Experience with high-quality, engineering-focused customer bases and technical discussions.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to set and achieve realistic targets.

Qualified and experienced Managing Directors are encouraged to apply directly or contact Mark Bignell at (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed). Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. Please ensure your contact details and location are included to facilitate processing.