Managing Director

Managing Director

Location: Manchester, UK
Salary: £180,000 + Executive Benefits + Performance Bonus

We are seeking an exceptional Managing Director to lead a well-established and ambitious logistics business based in Manchester. Operating across the UK with a strong reputation for service excellence, operational efficiency, and customer focus, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation.

The Managing Director will have full P&L responsibility and lead the strategic, commercial and operational performance of the organisation.

The Opportunity

This is a high-profile leadership role for a commercially astute executive who can drive sustainable growth, strengthen operational performance and inspire a high-performing leadership team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing the company's strategic growth plan.
• Leading all commercial, operational, financial and people functions.
• Driving revenue growth, profitability and market expansion.
• Building and maintaining key customer, supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Identifying opportunities for operational improvement and business transformation.
• Creating a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance and service delivery.
• Providing regular performance reporting and strategic recommendations to the Board.

Experience

We are looking for a proven executive leader with:

• Previous experience as a Managing Director, CEO, Operations Director or equivalent senior leadership role.
• A strong track record within logistics, transport, supply chain, warehousing, distribution or related sectors.
• Demonstrable experience managing significant P&L responsibility.
• Exceptional commercial acumen and strategic thinking capability.
• Experience leading large, multi-site operations and senior management teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• A results-driven mindset with the ability to deliver growth and operational excellence.
• Outstanding leadership, communication and decision-making abilities.

All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.