General Manager

North Wales / North West

Excellent bonus and company car + benefits

Our client is a well-established and highly profitable specialist business supplying products into the plumbing, heating and trade sectors across the UK and Ireland.

Backed by the strength of a larger international group while operating with the agility of an SME, the business has ambitious growth plans and is looking for a commercially driven General Manager to lead the next phase of its development. This is a genuine succession opportunity, offering the successful candidate a clear pathway to Managing Director.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and commercial performance of the business, driving sustainable growth while leading a small, dedicated team.

Key responsibilities include:

Developing and delivering the commercial growth strategy

Driving sales, profitability and market share

Managing key customer relationships and national accounts

Identifying new business opportunities and routes to market

Leading product development and range expansion

Developing pricing strategies and improving margins

Managing budgets, forecasts and P&L performance

Working closely with group functions including Purchasing, Finance and Operations

Leading, motivating and developing the team

About You

You'll be a commercially driven leader with experience growing businesses, leading high-performing teams and delivering profitable results. You'll likely be working as a General Manager, Commercial Director, Sales Director, Business Unit Director or in a similar senior leadership role.

Experience within manufacturing, trade distribution, plumbing, heating, building products, tools or industrial sectors would be advantageous, alongside strong commercial acumen and P&L responsibility.

Most importantly, you'll be ambitious, hands-on and excited by the opportunity to lead a successful business with a genuine pathway to Managing Director.

What's on Offer?

£65,000-£80,000 basic salary

Up to £15,000 annual performance bonus

Company car

Pension scheme

34 days annual leave (increasing with service)

Life assurance

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