Location: Burnley, BB11 1DA
Salary: £115k to £125k
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
About The Company:
Our client is a highly successful international business operating within the textiles, interiors and specialist product distribution sector. With a strong reputation for quality, customer service and long-standing customer relationships, the organisation serves customers across the UK, Europe and North America. The business has built a resilient and profitable platform, supported by established international supply chain partnerships and a highly engaged workforce.
As part of its ongoing development and succession plans, the company is seeking an experienced Managing Director to lead the next phase of growth, build on strong commercial foundations and create long-term value for all stakeholders
Managing Director – The Role:
This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished commercial leader to take responsibility for a successful international SME at a pivotal stage in its evolution. Reporting to the Board, the Managing Director will provide strategic and operational leadership across the organisation, driving profitable growth while maintaining the entrepreneurial culture and customer-focused approach that has underpinned the company’s success. The successful candidate will lead the development & execution of the business strategy, strengthen organisational capability and ensure the business continues to grow sustainably across its international markets.
Managing Director – Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the overall commercial and strategic direction of the business, delivering sustainable growth across UK, European and North American markets
- Develop and strengthen key customer, supplier and stakeholder relationships, ensuring continued expansion of international revenue streams
- Oversee global sourcing, import, export, supply chain and logistics operations, maintaining operational efficiency and customer service excellence
- Build organisational capability through leadership development, succession planning and the creation of a scalable management structure
Managing Director – You:
- Proven success in a senior leadership role within an SME or entrepreneurial environment
- Strong understanding of international sourcing, import/export operations and supply chain management, including experience working with manufacturing partners in Asia
- Track record of leading & developing high performing teams
- Highly commercial with strong financial acumen and experience managing profitability, working capital, customer relationships and strategic business performance
Managing Director – Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus linked to business growth and strategic objectives
- Ongoing personal and professional development, including executive coaching, leadership development and exposure to board-level strategic decision making
- Long term incentive opportunity aligned with value creation, business performance and the successful delivery of growth objectives
To submit your CV for this exciting Managing Director opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now
Salary description
£115000.00 - £125000.00 per year