Path to MD: Senior Ops & Commercial Leader

Osborne - Recruitment Consultancy; Ulster; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Technical sales

Commercial management

Operations leadership

People leadership

Supplier negotiations

Education

Relevant technical or business qualification

Job description

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