Managing Director

Hunter Executive Search & Selection Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive performance parts provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Managing Director to spearhead growth and oversee new product launches. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in profit and loss management within an SME environment, displaying dynamic leadership skills and a clear vision. Responsibilities include guiding the company through expansion into the supercar market and enhancing sales channels. This role is crucial for the company’s next growth phase, leveraging recent investments to meet rising demand.

Qualifications

• Experience of profit and loss management within an SME or larger business unit.
• Dynamic and charismatic leadership skills.
• Experience in developing markets and sales channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company through growth stages and new product launches.
• Expand product range for the supercar market.
• Oversee sales channel and distribution network expansion.

Skills

Profit and loss management

Dynamic leadership

Market development

Sales channel expansion

Job description

Managing Director Automotive / Motorsport (Apply online only)k+ benefits Warwickshire / M40

Our client is a private equity backed manufacturer and retailer of automotive performance parts.

The business has developed a strong market following and reputation for excellence, reflected in the selection of the business as a preferred supplier for major motorsport events and championships.

The 45m turnover business now requires a Managing Director to join the business to take the company through the next stage of growth, including new online product launches, the expansion of products for the growing supercar market, and to lead forward the further expansion of sales channels and distribution networks.

Our client seeks a very commercially mature Managing Director who can lead the business forward and run P&L autonomously, with the parameters set by the private equity investors.

Further background to the vacancy:

The business is a private equity backed, 45m turnover developer and retailer of Ford, McLaren, Aston Martin, Mercedes, and VW / Audi performance parts.

The business also builds specialist parts for motor sport, touring cars and supercars. The business is well funded as has recently benefited from a further round of significant investment in new products to meet market demand.

Candidate requirement:

We ideally seek a Managing Director with the following experience:

• Experience of profit and loss management within an SME business or experience of autonomously running a business unit or division of a larger group.
• Dynamic and charismatic as a leader, able to set clear direction and vision for the business.
• The Managing Director will need experience of developing new markets, sales channels and distribution networks.
• An interest or experience in automotive, motorsport or similar environments.

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