Barron Williams are delighted to be retained to deliver this key search and selection instruction for our client, a leading supplier of high-quality print POS marketing materials to the UK retail motor industry. Offering a full, design-to -production service, the business has secured an excellent reputation for quality and delivery with large dealer groups as well as independents and vehicle manufacturer brands. Now with 30 years of experience serving the motor industry, the small, high-skilled team have worked closely with clients to establish highly valued, partnership-based relationships, driving growth and investment in new facilities and state of the art equipment. Now poised for further growth, the founders are looking to appoint the right GENERAL MANAGER to join the senior leadership team to lead business operations and execute the business strategy. Your role will be to drive efficiency and effectiveness whilst ensuring that the business is structured to meet both existing and new client requirements in terms of quality – design, production and delivery of effective print POS marketing materials. You will be an experienced General Manager with a relevant background in B2B service businesses, ideally print / finishing-related. Credible and grounded, you will have a naturally inspiring management style and a clearly visible ability to take problems in your stride. The ideal candidate will bring years of experience in improving business performance through developing people as well as excellent systems and processes. For the right individual, a discussion about the longer-term and potential ownership opportunities is available. Job Title: General Manager Location: NE England Reports to: Business Owners Functional Reports: Operations Team (c15, potentially growing to c30) Package: Attractive salary + car / allowance, perf-related bonus + benefits Key Deliverables: · As part of the SLT, deliver the long-term business growth plan, delivering against operations KPI’s · Lead daily activities of all core operations functions, taking overall responsibility for Operations P&L · Business transformation - deliver strategic objectives to ensure operations continue to meet requirements · Revise / establish policies and procedures that promote company growth, culture and vision · Ensure that contracts are carried out to budget, on time and to the satisfaction of the client · Champion and ensure effective people management and development plans are implemented · Develop the business optimally to maximise the potential long-term value for shareholders Candidate Profile: · High-calibre professional with a background in relevant B2B services (full-service print / finishing ideal) · Demonstrable leadership experience, leading teams in businesses of varying sizes, inc. SME’s · Operations or General Management background, probably in service-led business operations · Can demonstrate leadership experience in strategic / planning roles, in fast growth businesses · Exemplary inter-personal skills, builds great relationships and understands relationship dynamics · Motor industry or international client experience a plus but not essential · Personal characteristics would likely include inspiring, engaging, motivating, passionate and determined Apply in confidence via (url removed)