Managing Director

Parkinson Lee Executive Search are currently retained partners with a Global Payments Software organisation in the appointment of a UK Managing Director.

As the commercially focused MD you will develop and deliver the UK strategy, hold full P&L responsibility and drive growth by taking ownership for the Sales, Business Development and Account Management teams by setting the tactical and long-term go to market direction.

In this client facing role, you will be required to undertake business development opportunities directly, managing key relationships across the UK & Ireland.

Key responsibilities will include:

*Develop and deliver short and long term strategic and tactical plans for the UK & Ireland
*Lead business and strategy meetings, cross functionally with finance, product and operations to support new product development and new market infiltration
*Identify growth opportunities for the business (potential acquisitions). Lead, review, close and integrate in line with strategic plans for the business
*Recruit, train, develop and mentor new commercial professionals
*Ensure key relationships with banks, payment processors, acquirers, alternative payment providers and major retailers are maintained
*Be at the forefront of business trends, market opportunities and competition

Parkinson Lee Executive Search are keen to speak to senior leaders with the below experience:

*A proven leader within a commercially focused Managing Director capacity
*Demonstrable experience within the Payments sector
*Able to demonstrate growth within previous organisations
*High energy and gravitas to lead and motivate high performing commercial teams
*P&L experience
*Knowledge of working within a matrix organisation would be advantageous
*Experience of developing and launching new products or entering new markets
*The role will offer hybrid working, however in the first 3-6 month you will need to have some presence on site in the Head Office in the North of England.

Our client is offering a substantial £six figure salary + executive level benefits

This is a unique opportunity for a commercial leader to join a well-established organisation within the payments sector to drive the business to the next phase in their growth.