Deputy Operations Director - MIC51799

Osborne - Recruitment Consultancy; Ulster; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Osborne - Recruitment Consultancy is seeking an ambitious leader to join its client’s senior management team in Ireland, with a structured pathway to Managing Director. You will work directly with the current MD, overseeing operations, driving commercial performance and guiding growth.

The role combines technical and commercial leadership across Ireland and the UK, with a hands-on approach to develop relationships, manage a nine-strong team, and prepare for succession within approximately two

Qualifications

• Experience in technical sales, commercial management, operations or business leadership.
• Background in industrial distribution, manufacturing, engineering, chemicals, adhesives or a related sector.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of developing customer relationships and driving revenue.
• Proven people leadership skills and a practical, hands-on approach.
• Confidence managing suppliers, commercial negotiations and business performance.
• A relevant technical or business qualification is desirable.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel throughout Ireland and the UK.

Responsabilités

• Lead day-to-day business operations and a team of approximately nine employees.
• Drive sales, business development and new customer acquisition.
• Develop key customer and supplier relationships across Ireland and the UK.
• Oversee purchasing, stock management, pricing and gross margins.
• Monitor financial performance, profitability and operational efficiency.
• Identify new markets, products and opportunities for growth.
• Work closely with the current Managing Director to prepare for succession.

Connaissances

Technical sales

Commercial management

Operations leadership

People leadership

Supplier negotiations

Formation

Relevant technical or business qualification

Description du poste

Our client, an established and successful specialist distribution business is seeking an ambitious, commercially driven leader to join its senior management team, with a structured pathway to Managing Director.

Working directly with the current Managing Director, you will benefit from a comprehensive handover before progressively taking responsibility for the business's operations, commercial performance and future growth.

The role combines technical, commercial, operational, and leadership responsibilities and the opportunity to shape the future of an established business.

The Role

• Lead day-to-day business operations and a team of approximately nine employees.
• Drive sales, business development and new customer acquisition.
• Develop key customer and supplier relationships across Ireland and the UK.
• Oversee purchasing, stock management, pricing and gross margins.
• Monitor financial performance, profitability and operational efficiency.
• Identify new markets, products and opportunities for growth.
• Work closely with the current Managing Director to prepare for succession.

About You

• Experience in technical sales, commercial management, operations or business leadership.
• Background in industrial distribution, manufacturing, engineering, chemicals, adhesives or a related sector.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of developing customer relationships and driving revenue.
• Proven people leadership skills and a practical, hands-on approach.
• Confidence managing suppliers, commercial negotiations and business performance.
• A relevant technical or business qualification is desirable.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel throughout Ireland and the UK.

What's on Offer?

• A genuine pathway to Managing Director within approximately two years.
• Structured succession and handover from the current Managing Director.
• Significant responsibility and influence over business strategy.
• The opportunity to lead a team and drive future growth.
• A varied role combining commercial, technical and operational leadership.

Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.