Overview
Commercial Director with a unique progression path to Managing Director (UK). Senior Management role with mentoring-led handover to MD status over time. Location flexibility in Rugby, Northampton, Coventry, Warwickshire, Milton Keynes.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic direction for the UK operations within a privately owned, international tech-led manufacturing group.
- Drive sales growth, expand market share, and improve channel performance across trade distribution, trade retail and e-tail channels.
- Oversee business development in MRO, Industrial Supplies, Automotive Aftermarket, Agricultural and Engineering Supplies sectors.
- Collaborate with current MD during handover to gain insight into people, culture, customers, and growth strategies; assume full MD status over time.
- Influence at board and owner level with gravitas and confidence.
- Build and develop a high-performing leadership team and company culture.
Qualifications & Background
- Degree educated with high intellect.
- Senior leadership experience within the market sector.
- Strong understanding of complex distribution routes to market and fragmented supply chains.
- Proven record of sales growth and commercial performance.
- Stable and progressive CV demonstrating upward career trajectory.
- Experience managing a business or business unit with real accountability.
- Strong analytical and IT capability to turn data into actionable strategy.
- A passion for technology and technical products.
- The gravitas and confidence to influence at board and owner level.
Package
- Highly competitive salary (circa £90k – £120k+, negotiable) plus excellent benefits
- Fast track to MD appointment with rising remuneration
- Performance-related bonus
- Company car
- Pension contributory
Meet the Employer
Initial online “Meet the Employer” sessions will be conducted by our exclusive recruitment partner Glen Shepherd.
Email your CV to Glen Callum Associates.
Diversity & Inclusion
Glen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know — we’re here to support you.
Job Ref: 4344GS
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