Managing Director UK&I

Elixir Advisory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Technology distribution company in Greater London is seeking a people-oriented commercial leader to drive business success. This role demands strong commercial acumen and experience in cost management while fostering trust and collaboration among teams. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of market trends and stakeholder management, and will be responsible for unlocking new market opportunities. Competitive base salary, bonus, company car, private medical, pension, and additional benefits are offered.

Benefits

50% Bonus

LTIP

Company Car

Private Medical

Pension

Further benefits

Responsibilities

• Provide people-centric commercial leadership with strong capabilities in cost management.
• Develop strategies to navigate fast-changing market conditions.
• Unlock new market opportunities, especially in the new-build segment.
• Balance business objectives with the needs of people.
• Own P&L, operational costs, and drive improvements.
• Analyze industry trends and future directions.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with a customer-centric approach.

Skills

People-oriented leadership

Strong commercial acumen

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Management of £100m+ turnover

Strong Commercial Leadership experience

Experience in unlocking new market opportunities

Ability to assess market conditions

Job description

About the Company

Our client are a leading Technology distributions company that operate across UK & Ireland alongside Mainland Europe

About the Role

My client require a leader who is highly people-oriented.. someone visible, accessible, and consistently present with both colleagues and customers. This individual should be a familiar face who builds trust, instils confidence, and creates a sense of shared purpose.

Responsibilities

• The role requires a people-centric commercial leader with strong capabilities in : Cost management and optimisation, combined with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• The ability to assess current market conditions and develop strategies to win in a fast-changing landscape.
• Unlocking new market opportunities, including the new-build segment—an area recognised but never activated by the predecessor.
• Strong commercial acumen that balances business objectives with the needs of people.
• Full ownership of P&L, operational costs, and driving improvements to the cost base.
• Maintaining clear visibility of market trends : Where is the industry heading in the next five years?
• Excellent stakeholder management, particularly with a customer-centric approach.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• People-oriented leadership
• Strong commercial acumen and leadership experience
• Cost management
• Stakeholder management
• Management of £100m+ turnover
• Strong Commercial Leadership experience
• Experience in unlocking new market opportunities
• Ability to assess market conditions.

Pay range and compensation package

Competitive Base Salary, 50% Bonus, LTIP, Company Car, Private Medical, Pension + further benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.