Managing Director UK&I

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

Job summary

A leading technology distributions firm in Manchester is seeking a people-oriented commercial leader to drive cost management and navigate a fast-changing market landscape. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing £100m+ turnover and a strong background in commercial leadership. This role emphasizes stakeholder management and unlocking new market opportunities, offering a competitive salary and benefits package including bonuses and a company car.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

50% Bonus

Long-Term Incentive Plan

Company Car

Private Medical

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in commercial roles.
• Experience handling a turnover of £100m+.
• Ability to navigate and thrive in fast-changing market conditions.

Responsibilities

• Drive cost management and optimisation.
• Assess market conditions to strategize effectively.
• Unlock new market opportunities.
• Maintain visibility of market trends.
• Manage P&L and operational costs.
• Excellent stakeholder management.

Skills

People-oriented leadership

Strong commercial acumen

Cost management

Stakeholder management

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.