Managing Director

Accountable Recruitment Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dynamic Managing Director to guide a Liverpool-based business through growth and transformation. In this role, you will shape the company's strategic vision and ensure operational efficiency across functions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a leadership position within an SME and possess strong strategic and commercial acumen. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact in a highly respected brand.

Qualifications

• Proven success as a Managing Director or CEO within an internationally focused SME.
• Deep understanding of European market dynamics and omni-channel distribution.
• Hands-on, pragmatic approach.
• Deep understanding of European market dynamics and omni-channel distribution.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on, pragmatic approach.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute strategies to drive profitability.
• Oversee operations including supply chain and sales.
• Inspire and mentor the management team.
• Financial Management: Optimise governance and cost control to maximise value.
• Business Development: Drive revenue growth across UK and European markets.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure regulatory compliance and uphold company values.

Skills

Strategic thinking and commercial acumen

Excellent leadership capabilities

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Hands-on approach

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Managing Director role at Accountable Recruitment Limited.

This role is for a dynamic and commercially astute leader to guide the organisation through its next phase of growth and transformation.

Base pay range

This range is provided by Accountable Recruitment Limited. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Accountable Executive is partnering with a highly successful Liverpool-based business to appoint a Managing Director (MD) to lead the organisation through its next cycle of high performance and evolution. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced leader with a proven track record of driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and building high-performing teams within an SME environment.

Package

• Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) and comprehensive benefits
• The opportunity to make a significant impact and lead a highly respected brand into its next phase of growth

The Role

As Managing Director, you will have full responsibility for shaping and delivering the company’s strategic vision while ensuring operational efficiency across all functions. You will lead a talented team and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute medium- and long-term strategies to drive profitability and enhance business value.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee all aspects of operations including supply chain, ecommerce, sales, marketing, customer service, product development, finance, and HR.
• Team Leadership: Inspire, mentor, and develop the management team to achieve excellence at all levels.
• Financial Management: Optimise financial performance, ensuring strong governance and cost control.
• Business Development: Drive revenue growth through an omni-channel approach across the UK and European markets.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure legal, regulatory, and HR compliance while championing company values and employee engagement.

About You

• Proven success as a Managing Director or CEO within an internationally focused SME.
• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
• Excellent leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Deep understanding of European market dynamics and omni-channel distribution.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on, pragmatic approach.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management
• Industries: Online and Mail Order Retail

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