Group Managing Director

Location: Remote (Showroom - Cheshire, travel required)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Start date: January 2027

Reporting to: Owners and Group Board

Role overview

We are looking for an experienced Group Managing Director to lead an established and growing multi-brand home and furniture business. Current revenue is around £3m, with plan to grow up to £10-15m over the next three to five years.

The group currently operates two successful online retail brands, specialising in home, garden, sofas and furniture. With plans to expand further by bringing additional brands onto a shared operating platform, this is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the group's strategy, performance and future growth.

You will lead the day-to-day running of the business, oversee the opening and operation of a new showroom and warehouse, and manage an established team. Working closely with the owners and board, you will set the direction for the group and translate that strategy into commercial results.

This is a hands-on leadership position suited to someone who combines strategic thinking with strong operational and commercial execution.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the group and its existing brands, with full responsibility for sales, margin and profitability.
• Set and deliver annual business plans and budgets, working closely with the owners and board.
• Identify, assess and integrate new brands into the group, including acquisitions brought onto the shared platform.
• Maintain each brand's individual identity across product range, pricing and brand voice, while maximising operational efficiencies.
• Oversee the opening and ongoing operation of the new showroom and warehouse, including fulfilment, returns and stock control.
• Drive profitability through pricing strategy, product range decisions, supplier relationships and buying.
• Oversee marketing and online trading alongside the Chief Revenue Officer, focusing on advertising spend, conversion, retention and customer lifetime value.
• Lead, develop and grow the existing team, identifying and recruiting additional talent as the group expands.
• Introduce AI, technology and improved systems to streamline operations and reduce manual processes.
• Provide regular performance updates to the owners and board, reporting against agreed KPIs and commercial objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, partners and key customers.

Skills and experience

• At least five years' experience in a senior leadership position, such as Managing Director, COO or Commercial Director, within direct-to-consumer retail or eCommerce.
• Experience within homewares, furniture or lifestyle retail would be a significant advantage.
• A proven track record of growing businesses profitably, with a strong focus on commercial performance rather than revenue alone.
• Experience managing multiple brands or integrating an acquired business.
• Strong understanding of eCommerce performance metrics, including margin, return on advertising spend, conversion and customer lifetime value.
• Experience overseeing warehouse, fulfilment and wider operational functions.
• Confident managing a full P&L and reporting to owners, boards or investors.
• Strong buying, supplier management and negotiation experience.
• Comfortable working with Shopify and modern eCommerce technology.
• A hands-on, commercially minded leader who is comfortable operating within a small, agile team.

What we offer

• Equity participation in the group, giving you a share in the value you help create.
• Pension and holiday entitlement in line with company policy.
• The opportunity to shape and lead an ambitious, growing multi-brand eCommerce group.