Current Roles

Managing Director Designate
Salary: excellent package

Our client is a successful and well-established Northwest based manufacturer and installer of building products. The company continues to see strong opportunities and growth potential. There are significant opportunities for the business to further develop its capabilities and products and to continue to lead in the marketplace.

The company’s products, including windows, conservatories, doors, bi-fold doors and composite doors are amongst the most innovative and well-engineered products in the marketplace. They pride themselves in excellent quality products at affordable prices, combined with professional caring staff offering the best after-sales service in the business.

Our client has an excellent track record delivering solutions to the commercial sector, trade sector and to residential customers. As one of the leading manufacturers and installers of windows and doors in the Northwest they offer clients a complete package.

Our client has vast experience in the commercial sector. They offer the option of supply only or total project design, survey and installation.

MANAGING DIRECTOR DESIGNATE – THE ROLE

Our client is a successful, profitable company with a close-knit, long serving and dedicated team of people.

As the current owner and MD plans for retirement, a natural successor, is required to join the business. The current MD will assist, support and mentor, where required, the new person during a handover period.

Overview

The Managing Director Designate will join a business that is already successful, profitable and well run with a dedicated work force. The primary aim of the role is to continue to improve profitable, sustainable growth as well as maximise productivity and efficiency.

The new appointee will consolidate the progress the business has made over many years. He/she will lead further commercial development of the business and oversee the leading-edge manufacturing, operational and business strategy, encompassing new product and market development as well as driving continuous improvement throughout the business

This role will be fully responsible for overseeing all:

• Sales and marketing activities Production, manufacturing and maintenance operations Bidding and tendering Procurement, warehousing and supply chain Successful project delivery and installations.

KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE

The ideal candidate will have had a successful background in sales and then built on this experience progressing into operational leadership. Experience will have been gained within the residential/home improvement sector, wholesale building materials sector or commercial building contracting sector. He or she will be a Senior Manager who is looking to take the next step in their career. Candidates will certainly still be on an upward curve in their career.

Qualifications

• Graduate calibre or equivalent trade qualifications; ideally in a technical/engineering discipline.

Key Skills

• Proven sales and marketing experience of working with residential and commercial clients in related sectors Sound understanding of production/manufacturing Minimum 10 years senior management experience Able to work in a dynamic and growing environment

THE OPPORTUNITY

This appointment will enjoy significant levels of autonomy and responsibility. The successful appointee will lead the business and working with the executive team, be responsible for its commercial and operational success.

The successful candidate will be leading the next phase of the company’s development, ensuring its successful future. The new appointment will enjoy a stimulating and rewarding high profile role within a genuinely exciting and respected business.

• CEO/MD
• Construction and Property Manufacturing
• Greater Manchester (GB)