Managing Director

MacGregor Black; England; On-site; GBP 136,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company is seeking a Managing Director to develop and execute strategic growth initiatives in Buckinghamshire. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in senior leadership within FMCG, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a salary of up to £160k plus car and benefits.

Benefits

Car

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the FMCG sector.
• Demonstrated success in commercial growth and business development.
• Strong understanding of complex supply chains.
• Financially literate with a solid understanding of P&L and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a long-term strategy for growth.
• Drive revenue through new business development and customer retention.
• Oversee manufacturing and supply chain functions.
• Ensure excellence in customer servicing and maintain strong client satisfaction.
• Build, lead, and inspire high-performing teams.
• Take ownership of P&L, budgeting, and financial performance.
• Ensure regulatory and compliance standards are met.

Skills

Commercial growth

Business development

Sales leadership

Team building

Financial literacy

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Managing Director

Are you an experienced commercial and operational leader within FMCG?

Do you have a proven track record in business growth and developing high performing leadership teams?

Are you skilled in identifying and capitalising on new business opportunities and partnerships?

MacGregor Black are partnering with a FMCG business on the search for a Managing Director. This is a perm role based in Buckinghamshire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a long-term strategy for growth, aligning with company objectives and market opportunities.
• Drive revenue through new business development, customer retention, pricing strategies, and market expansion.
• Oversee manufacturing and supply chain functions to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost control across production and logistics.
• Ensure excellence in customer servicing and support, maintaining strong client satisfaction and long-term relationships.
• Build, lead, and inspire high-performing teams. Foster a strong, inclusive, and purpose-driven culture across all departments.
• Take ownership of P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance, with a focus on profitability and sustainable growth.
• Ensure all regulatory and compliance standards are met across manufacturing, product, and service operations.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the FMCG sector, preferably with a background in beverage or food.
• Demonstrated success in commercial growth, business development, and sales leadership.
• Strong understanding of complex supply chains, including manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
• Track record of building and nurturing a positive company culture and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Financially literate with a solid understanding of P&L, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Brand and own label experience.

Salary – up to 160k + car + benefits

Please contact Rob Blackburn today for further information.