Managing Director | Warwick, UK

Morgan McKinley; Warwick; On-site; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in foodservice is seeking a dynamic Managing Director to lead its next phase of growth. This role offers the chance to professionalize a family-run business while maintaining its customer-first ethos. With a strong turnover and loyal customer base, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence at board level and drive significant market expansion. If you have a proven track record in senior leadership and are comfortable in a fast-paced environment, this is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Long-term Leadership Opportunity

Influence at Board Level

Autonomy in a Private Setting

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in foodservice or distribution.
• Strong financial and operational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Take full strategic and operational ownership of the business.
• Drive market expansion and operational efficiency.
• Lead a committed team through positive transformation.

Skills

Senior Leadership Experience

Commercial Growth

Operational Improvement

Financial Management

People Leadership

Customer Focus

Job description

Managing Director

About the job

Managing Director

Location: Midlands-based (Warwickshire HQ)

Salary: £100,000 basic + £50,000 bonus

Sector: Foodservice / Wholesale Distribution

Turnover: £28M

A hugely successful privately owned supplier to the UK's takeaway and casual dining sector is seeking a commercially driven Managing Director to lead the business through its next phase of development.

With a loyal customer base and daily deliveries across England and Wales, the business is a key player in its specialist food product niche. It has built a reputation for excellent service, dependable logistics, and strong client relationships, supplying a range of establishments from independent takeaways to national foodservice chains.

This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to professionalise and scale a well-established, family-run business while respecting its entrepreneurial heritage and customer-first ethos.

The Opportunity

1. Take full strategic and operational ownership of a £28M turnover business
2. Oversee commercial, financial, and day-to-day operations to ensure sustainable growth
3. Enhance systems, processes, and team capability to support scale
4. Drive market expansion and operational efficiency
5. Lead a committed team through a period of positive transformation
6. Act as a trusted advisor to the founders and a key driver of long-term value

About You

• Proven senior leadership experience in foodservice, wholesale, FMCG, or distribution
• Track record of driving commercial growth and operational improvement
• Strong financial, operational, and people leadership capabilities
• Experience within founder-led or family-owned businesses is highly desirable
• Comfortable in a hands-on, fast-paced environment with a strong customer focus
• Based in or willing to relocate to the Midlands (Warwickshire HQ)

What's on Offer

• £100,000 basic salary + up to £50,000 performance bonus
• The opportunity to lead a successful business with significant room for growth
• Influence and autonomy at board level in a private, entrepreneurial setting
• A long-term leadership opportunity in a values-led organisation