Divisional Managing Director

Our client is a UK-based, manufacturer of composite-based products. Their manufacturing capabilities, technical knowledge and extensive product ranges make them leaders across their sectors; their people and their knowledge are at the heart of the business. With a turnover of c.£45m. They are well poised for continued growth and expansion, both organically and through targeted acquisition.

Due to the sustained growth and strategic restructuring, they now seek a commercially focused Managing Director to drive the business to continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy, processes & policies

Directs the formulation, interpretation and communication of the overall long-range strategy, principles, policies, planning and objectives;

Contributes to the definition and execution of the overall strategy;

Translates the overall strategy and the strategy into a year plan/budget and communicates it to business;

Has full P&L responsibility for the business

Management

Directs and coordinates all functions of the management team

Assures the development of an effective organizational structure and the promotion of an innovative internal climate in which management for top most succession is nurtured;

Steers, manages and advises all functional Managers within the business (with a clear focus on sales and customer experience (branch network) as core activity of the operation. Also leads the Marketing, Purchasing and Business support functions for the area.

Consolidates all budget plan proposals and submits the budget for discussion and approval;

Allocates resources to business and functional Managers within the operation for the country/region he/she is assigned to.

Analyses business and operating reports submitted by subordinates and implements necessary corrective actions to ensure objectives are met;

Provides strategic and tactical review of performance on a regular basis for initiation or approval of required adjustments of short and long term planning based on operating results.

People Management

Communicates the vision, values, strategy and results within the organization he/she is responsible for in order to generate the necessary commitments.

Creates clarity about objectives and responsibilities;

Enhances a strong identity within the country by means of effective internal and external communication.

Stakeholder Management

Ensures the business view point is represented in all relevant internal and external influential groups/organizations;

Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external parties relevant to the interests and needs of the assigned organization;

Ensures actions are initiated to contribute to the visibility and image of the business.

We are looking for individuals who bring an inclusive management and culturally sensitive approach.