Managing Director

About the role

Our client is a leader in its industry and is entering its next phase of growth. They are looking for a Managing Director to run the business and expand it.

This is a role for someone entrepreneurial: a leader who thinks like an owner, sets the direction, and stays close to the daily running of the business.

Key responsibilities

• Take full P&L responsibility for the business.
• Develop and deliver the strategy for growth and expansion.
• Lead the day-to-day management of operations and people.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Drive performance across the business against its commercial targets.
• Support growth through acquisitions where the opportunity arises.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Managing Director, or in a senior leadership role with full P&L accountability.
• A track record of growing and expanding a business.
• An entrepreneurial approach, with the drive to build on a market-leading position.
• Strong strategic ability, combined with enjoyment of hands-on operational management.
• Previous M&A experience is an advantage.