Managing Director

H Squared Talent Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME in the engineering sector is seeking a Managing Director to lead business growth and strategic direction. The candidate will drive sales and marketing efforts while fostering a collaborative team environment. This role requires a proven track record in leadership within engineering or manufacturing, and the ability to inspire and develop the team. Excellent company benefits include a generous bonus scheme, healthcare, and a supportive workplace atmosphere.

Benefits

Excellent bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an MD, GM, or senior leader in engineering/manufacturing.
• Self-motivated and approachable.
• Able to lead by example in a hands-on manner.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth through key account management and business development.
• Elevate sales & marketing performance and expand market reach.
• Develop a high-performance culture and enhance customer experience.

Skills

Leadership capability

Sales experience

Commercial acumen

Ability to inspire others

Technical product knowledge

Job description

• Excellent bonus scheme
• The package includes private healthcare, pension, life assurance
• Board-level position
• A successful and growing SME

Are you looking for an opportunity to be an instrumental part of growing a successful and profitable SME? This company is currently a small business but offers huge scope for an entrepreneurial and ambitious MD with the potential to drive significant turnover, profit growth and market penetration. Based in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, they manufacture unique equipment used in heavy industry globally, and we are looking for someone who can help drive the business forward.

The business is very stable and very successful, which has been because of the amazing team and their great reputation for reliability, critical in keeping customers operations running smoothly. With little to no outbound sales and marketing effort, the opportunities to grow the business are huge.

They have a fantastic working environment and a genuinely collaborative team, who all want the business to grow and succeed. This will be an opportunity where you can really influence the future of the business and reap the rewards. We are looking for a proven Managing Director to lead the business through its next stage of growth. Reporting to the Group CEO, you will have full responsibility for the P&L, strategic direction, operational performance, and cultural development of the company.

Your focus will include:

• Driving sales growth through key account management, business development, and brand development.
• Elevating sales & marketing performance, building stronger routes to market, and expanding reach.
• Leveraging data, insights, and digital innovation to drive performance and enhance customer experience.
• Developing a high-performance culture, building on the business s strong heritage while fostering a forward-thinking, growth mindset.

These are just some of the responsibilities: it will be a varied and impactful role with opportunities to travel globally to see customers and distributors. If this sounds like it could be for you, please get in touch to discuss the details in confidence.

The Candidate Managing Director:

• Proven track record as an MD, GM, or senior leader in engineering/manufacturing.
• Strong leadership capability who can inspire and develop people.
• Sales experience with exceptional commercial acumen, and comfortable working with technical products.
• A strong vision with conviction to deliver and a delicate touch.
• Self-motivated, approachable and empathetic.
• Not afraid to be hands-on and lead by example.