Managing Director

ACJ Search; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ACJ Search is assisting an established UK manufacturer to appoint a new Managing Director responsible for leading the next phase of development and delivering strong, profitable growth. You will hold full P&L accountability and drive a growth strategy while leading an experienced senior management team.

Key focus areas include expanding market share, developing sales through dealer/distributor networks, strengthening channel relationships, and ensuring cross-functional alignment across product

Qualifications

• Strong P&L experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic growth plans.
• Experience leading senior management and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-calibre senior management team.
• Drive organic growth and market share expansion.
• Develop and implement a growth strategy with full P&L ownership.
• Ensure alignment of product development, marketing, sales and operations.

Skills

P&L management

Strategic planning

Sales leadership

Channel development

Board-level credibility

Manufacturing experience

Job description

ACJ Search are working with an established UK manufacturer to appoint a new Managing Director to lead the next phase of its development. This role represents an opportunity to make a real impact on an already successful organisation.

This is a commercially focused role with a clear mandate to drive strong, profitable growth. The successful candidate will take full P&L responsibility, develop and execute a growth strategy and lead an experienced senior management team.

Key areas of focus will include:

• Driving organic growth and increasing market share.
• Developing sales through an established dealer / distributor network.
• Building strong channel relationships and improving commercial performance.
• Ensuring product development, marketing, sales and operations are effectively aligned.
• Leading and challenging an experienced management team.
• Taking overall responsibility for a complex manufacturing and operations environment.
• Operating with significant autonomy and taking full ownership of business performance.

We are looking for a commercially driven leader with experience in a manufacturing business which develops and sells its own products. You will need strong P&L experience, an understanding of how to win through complex sales channels and the credibility to operate effectively at board level.

Candidates should have strong, proven commercial experience combined with a broad understanding of all aspects of a manufacturing business.

The position is based in the South West and will require a regular on-site presence.