Managing Director

Managing Director - Kent

Up to £120,000 plus excellent benefits, 20% bonus, £7,000 car allowance, career prospects

We have an exciting new role for an innovative and entrepreneurial Managing Director, working with an impressive leading and well-respected UK manufacturer of technological niche electronic systems and IT hardware components. 

The company manufacture and supply into a range of Global customers; business sectors include medical, engineering, automotive and defence throughout the UK and globally. This exciting and successful SME is part of a Global group. 

Benefits

As well as offering a competitive salary, in return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a range of amazing benefits which include:

Enhanced Pension Scheme and Family Healthcare cover.

30 days Holiday Allowance.

Quarterly Company events.

Car allowance

Bonus

About the job

As the Managing Director, you will take the lead on all commercial, sales, financial and operational activities for the business from their Head Office in Kent, UK dealing with customers throughout the world.

Full P&L responsibility for the UK manufacturing business.

Establish a well-informed, positive working culture

The Managing Director will establish financial performance and profit growth

Lead, mentor and develop the senior leadership team across production, engineering, quality, sales, health and safety and human resources.

Conduct regular international customer visits and site visits to ensure customer satisfaction.

Driving revenue growth and identifying market opportunities.

Identifying trends and assessing opportunities.

Leading and motivating the commercial team.

About You

We are looking for a person who has a proven track record as a Managing Director or Sales Director or Head of Sales, Head of Production or Head of Operations, Production Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager, within a manufacturing environment.

Ideally from a successful hardware component manufacturer which are designed and manufactured for mid Global customers. You will need:

Entrepreneurial, proactive hands-on person with integrity, an open and honest likeable personality.

Gravitas to perform effectively in the boardroom as well as on the shop floor, and in front of customers.

Expertise in business development to retain business as well as win new business.

People focused down to earth approach who has flexibility of thinking with that would suit an SME environment.

Practical experience and industry expertise are crucial.

Proven success in driving commercial growth is essential.

A background in hardware and technology-based manufacturing Exceptional sales, negotiation, and communication skills are vitalTop of FormBottom of Form

If you are a driven and ambitious Managing Director looking for a new challenge, this could be the perfect role for you. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking company.

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