Managing Director

Green Folk: Specialist Search; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Managing Director for a successful SME in Oxfordshire, focusing on leading strategic growth and sales. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background in technical or industrial sectors and experience in clean tech is beneficial. The role offers a salary of £100,000 to £125,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

Car allowance

Long-term incentive potential

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading and growing sales-focused SMEs or divisions.
• Experience in clean tech, sustainable products, or environmentally aligned markets preferred.
• Confident leading teams and setting strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company strategically and operationally for sustainable growth.
• Own and deliver the sales and growth strategy.
• Manage and grow key customer and supplier relationships.

Skills

Sales leadership

Financial literacy

Strong communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Overview

Managing Director

Oxfordshire (North Oxfordshire/M40 Corridor)

Salary: £100,000 to £125,000 DOE plus bonus and executive package

We are partnered with a growing SME (circa £10M turnover) that supplies specialist products and equipment to several industrial sectors. The company’s product range supports sustainable ways of working, with strong alignment to the clean tech sector. Backed by an established private ownership group with a portfolio of complementary businesses at different stages of maturity, the company is now entering its next phase of growth and professionalisation.

The Opportunity

This appointment will suit a commercially focused leader who can combine hands-on sales expertise with strategic leadership. You will have full Managing Director responsibility for the company’s performance, culture, and long-term direction, with around 70 percent of your focus in the first two years on sales; driving growth, customer development, and commercial expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the company strategically and operationally, ensuring sustainable growth and financial performance
• Own and deliver the sales and growth strategy, identifying new markets and building commercial partnerships
• Manage and grow key customer and supplier relationships
• Strengthen the leadership team and build capability across sales, operations, and support functions
• Oversee P&L, budgets, and governance to ensure sound financial control
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across the business
• Report directly to the ownership group and contribute to wider group discussions and initiatives
• Represent the company externally with customers, suppliers, and industry bodies

About You

• Proven track record leading and growing sales-focused SMEs or divisions in technical, industrial, or equipment sectors
• Experience in clean tech, sustainable products, or environmentally aligned markets will be highly advantageous
• Commercially driven and financially literate with a strong understanding of P&L and business planning
• Confident leading teams, setting strategy, and operating at both strategic and hands-on levels
• Strong communicator with credibility across customers, partners, and internal stakeholders
• Entrepreneurial mindset with energy, resilience, and a focus on results

Package

• £100,000 to £125,000 per annum depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus and executive benefits package
• Car allowance and long-term incentive potential

This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a successful SME that is poised for its next stage of growth. You will lead from the front, shaping both the commercial strategy and wider business structure while working closely with a supportive ownership group that provides stability, shared expertise, and cross-company collaboration.

Please note that full and permanent right to work in the UK is a non-negotiable requirement for this role. This employer is unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Embracing diversity in all its forms, our client is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

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