General Manager/Managing Director

Location: South East (To be discussed on application)
Salary: £145,000 – £150,000 + Performance Bonus + Company Car + Generous Pension

About the Role

An established UK-based engineering and manufacturing business, part of a larger international group, is seeking a commercially driven and entrepreneurial General Manager/Managing Director to lead its next phase of growth. The business is a long established medium sized SME with a clear strategic objective to scale. This role offers full autonomy and accountability to shape and deliver that growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Full P&L and balance sheet responsibility
• Define and execute a significant growth strategy of turnover in the UK
• Lead new product introductions and market expansion initiatives
• Strengthen key customer relationships and position the business as the key strategic supplier
• Drive sales performance and commercial excellence in B2B markets
• Lead, develop, and inspire a team
• Build a high-performance culture with strong engagement and accountability
• Identify industry trends and translate them into business opportunities
• Ensure operational efficiency and continuous improvement across all functions

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role (General Manager/Managing Director or similar), or ready to step up into such a position
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of delivering growth
• Technical Sales background (ideally engineering) combined with B2B sales experience
• Market knowledge in one or more of the following sectors: Construction or agricultural machinery (not essential)
• Market knowledge in one or more of the following sectors: Industrial sectors such as steel, marine, oil & gas, energy, or defence
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to motivate and inspire teams
• High levels of integrity, energy, and a lead-by-example approach
• Strong Analytical approach to business

Desirable

• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline
• Additional business qualification (e.g. Masters Degree)
• Experience within an international organisation

The Opportunity

• Lead a strategically important business unit with significant growth potential
• Full ownership of business performance and strategic direction
• Opportunity to shape culture, build a winning mindset, and deliver long-term success
• Competitive executive package including bonus, car, and pension

Apply Now

If you are a strategic and hand-on leader ready to take full ownership of a growing business, we would welcome your application. Please submit your CV along with a brief summary of your experience.