Managing Director

Company: Confidential
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

A well-established UK-based distribution and wholesale business is seeking an experienced Managing Director to lead the next phase of growth.

Headcount: <50

Turnover in low double figures (£m)

Salary: £120,000 + bonus, car, healthcare, life assurance

The company operates within the product supply and distribution sector, serving a diverse customer base across retail, trade, merchant, and e-commerce channels throughout the UK. The business has an established market position and international sourcing capability.

Reporting to the Group CEO, the Managing Director will hold full P&L responsibility for the UK operation. The successful candidate will lead commercial strategy, operational performance, customer engagement, and team development, while driving sustainable and profitable growth.

This role requires a hands on leader with strong commercial judgement, the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, and experience managing complex customer relationships in a fast paced distribution environment.

Essential Requirements:

  • Existing Managing Director, General Manager, or Commercial Director with significant leadership responsibility
  • Proven experience within wholesale, distribution, import, or FMCG sectors
  • Thorough understanding and established relationships within the UK independent retail, builders merchant, DIY retail, and e-commerce landscape
  • Strong commercial and operational capability with full P&L ownership
  • Track record of delivering profitable revenue growth across multiple sales channels
  • Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams

Further information will be shared following execution of a confidentiality agreement.

Posted: May 23rd, 2026