Managing Director UK&I

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

Job summary

A prominent technology distribution company in the UK is seeking a people-oriented commercial leader. This role involves developing strategies to navigate a fast-changing market, unlocking new opportunities, and strong stakeholder management. Candidates must possess significant leadership experience in managing commercial operations with a focus on cost management. The position offers competitive salary, performance bonuses, and additional benefits including a company car and private medical insurance.

Benefits

50% Bonus

LTIP

Company Car

Private Medical

Pension

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience with people-oriented focus.
• Commercial acumen balancing business objectives and people needs.
• Expertise in cost management for large operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a people-centric approach for commercial success.
• Assess market conditions and develop winning strategies.
• Unlock and activate new market opportunities.
• Maintain ownership of P&L and operational costs.
• Monitor market trends for industry insights.

Skills

People-oriented leadership

Strong commercial acumen

Cost management

Stakeholder management

Experience in unlocking market opportunities

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.