UK General Manager

Osprey Engineering Solutions; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An internationally leading hydraulic systems manufacturer is seeking a General Manager for the UK & Ireland. You will manage the sales office, enhance and evolve the sales strategy, and take ownership of a high-earning sales centre. Candidates must have hydraulics industry experience and a proven leadership track record. This role offers a highly competitive salary and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Highly Competitive Salary

Small Hierarchy & Quick Business Decisions

Exciting Opportunities for Growth

Qualifications

• Must have experience in hydraulics manufacturing or distribution.
• Minimum of 5 years sales experience.
• Solid leadership track record.

Responsibilities

• Manage the UK & Ireland Sales Centre with an annual turnover in excess of £22M.
• Enhance the sales strategy for UK & Ireland.
• Create and develop new customer relationships.

Skills

Sales experience

Leadership

Knowledge of hydraulics

Customer relations

Team management

Job description

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Were looking to talk to seasoned managers, well versed in team and site management, regarding a great opportunity to join an internationally leading hydraulic systems manufacturer. Our client has manufacturing and distribution facilities across 4 continents, and customers all over the world.

Highly Competitive Salary | Small Hierarchy & Quick Business Decisions | Exciting Opportunities for Growth

As the General Manager for UK & Ireland, youll be managing the sales office and taking responsibility for expanding the companys presence in this region, by capitalising on the fantastic market potential.

To be considered suitable for this role, you must have worked for a hydraulics manufacturer, distributor, or in a closely associated market, and be highly motivated to help achieve the firms ambitious growth plans.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the UK & Ireland Sales Centre, accounting for an annual turnover in excess of 22M
• Enhance and evolve the companys existing sales strategy for UK & Ireland
• Evaluate current sales processes and implement methods for optimisation
• Create and develop new customer relations, whilst enhancing existing relationships
• Maintain regular contact and liaise closely with global competence centres
• Work with HR and Finance to co-ordinate salaries, holiday, employee inductions, budgets, sales planning, and invoice sign-offs
• Communicate effectively with your 5 direct reports (2 internal, 3 external)
• Knowledge and experience in hydraulics (manufacturer/distributor), or a closely associated market
• Competent knowledge of off-highway and customer awareness
• Minimum of 5 years sales experience
• Proven ability to lead a small team
• Demonstrable experience managing a small site (operational management)
• Solid leadership track record, and ability to develop a national strategy
• Possessing good company contacts within the industry would be considered advantageous