The new Managing Director will lead the business into the next phase of their history.

They will lead the business and senior management team to achieve its financial and commercial goals.

Client Details

My client is a very well-established business with a rich history and very loyal customer base. A privately owned business, my client supplies high-quality products into the catering, pub, restaurant and event industries as well as many other sub-sectors.

Managing Director - SME - FMCG

Description

The Managing Director - SME - will:-

• manage and direct the business towards achieving its financial and commercial objectives through driving maximum turnover, GP and EBITDA in line with the growth strategy for the business
• create initiatives to take advantage of market opportunities, reduce operational challenges and maximise the core strengths of the business
• direct the sales and commercial teams to maximise customer retention and develop new markets sectors to expand the reach of customers we work with
• position the company as best in class within the industry through marketing and continually driving the reputation
• ensure that service and standards are maintained to the highest standard on an ongoing basis
• work closely, collaboratively and effectively with the finance, sales, operations, marketing and purchasing teams
• review and improve existing systems and processes in place to maximise the opportunity to use technology and streamline the business for maximum effectiveness
• promote and enforce health & safety in the workplace and make sure all legal requirements are in place
• constantly review with purchasing, the internal and external service suppliers to ensure costs, review and assess savings where applicable
• be responsible for the ongoing development and training of the team along with senior management through coaching and internal / external development programmes and initiatives

Profile

The Managing Director - SME - will come with the following skills and abilities:-

• a successful track record within a commercial leadership role ideally within a consumer goods / FMCG company and ideally from a wholesale background
• have a strong track record in managing a multi-disciplined team comprising of sales, finance and operations as a minimum expectation
• come from a sales and commercial background personally, perhaps come from sales and moved up into a leadership capacity
• be a strong financial, analytical and detail orientated individual - have strong strategic and project management skills
• excellent communication and presentation skills
• have the ability to adapt and change when needed in a fast-paced environment
• have previous knowledge of working within health & safety, HR and legal requirements and parameters
• previous working knowledge of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, cost-saving and operational procedures and practices
• successful track record in setting KPI and business goal targets for multi-disciplined teams, achieving revenue growth and profit targets and presenting business reviews and achievements to senior teams
• have a modern and flexible approach to teams, individuals and business needs - experience of working within a small to medium size business where leadership and setting the right culture is key to success!

The successful candidate will be located in and around the London area.

Job Offer

£80,000 - £100,000 (dependent on experience - salary is inclusive of any car allowance or health benefits) + OTE + standard benefits