Managing Director

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

Job summary

A growing manufacturing SME is seeking a proven Managing Director to lead their next phase of growth. The role involves driving sales growth, managing key accounts and distributors, and contributing to operational performance. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in manufacturing and exceptional leadership skills. This is an opportunity to shape the future of the business, working in a collaborative environment that values product quality and market innovation.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an MD, GM, or senior leader in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership capability who can inspire and develop people.
• Exceptional commercial acumen and comfortable working with technical applications.

Responsibilities

• Driving sales growth through key accounts and distributor management.
• Elevating sales & marketing performance.
• Leveraging data and digital innovation to enhance customer experience.
• Developing a high–performance culture.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

People development

Business development

Job description

• Package includes private healthcare, pension, and life assurance
• 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 ambitious MD with the potential to drive significant turnover, profit growth and market penetration. Based in County Durham, they manufacture products used in industrial material testing, and we are looking for someone who can help drive the business forward.

The business is very stable and very successful, thanks to the fantastic team and their reputation for product quality. With 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 to really influence the future of the business and reap the rewards. We are looking for a proven Managing Director to lead the company through its next stage of growth. Reporting to the Group CEO, you will be responsible for the P&L, strategic direction, operational performance, and cultural development of the company.

Your focus will include:

• Driving sales growth through key accounts and distributor 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 manufacturing.
• Strong leadership capability who can inspire and develop people.
• Exceptional commercial acumen and comfortable working with technical applications.
• A strong vision, a commitment to deliver, and a delicate touch.
• Self–motivated, approachable and empathetic.
• Not afraid to be hands–on and lead by example.