General Manager in Essex

General Manager | Medical Technology

Lead the UK business for one of the world's most respected ophthalmic and diagnostic technology manufacturers.

Excellent Executive Salary + Bonus + Car Allowance + Executive Benefits

The role demands access to the site / offices in North London area – candidates must be commutable.

The Opportunity

Exceptional leadership opportunities don't come around very often.

This is one of them.

We're partnering with a highly respected global medical device manufacturer to appoint an outstanding General Manager to lead the next phase of commercial growth across the UK business.

This is far more than a sales leadership role.

You'll have full responsibility for the commercial performance of the UK operation, leading Sales, Marketing and Customer Service whilst developing strategy, driving profitability and strengthening relationships with some of the UK's leading ophthalmologists, optometrists, NHS organisations and private healthcare providers.

If you have a proven track record of leading high-performing commercial teams within medical devices and are looking for the opportunity to genuinely influence the direction of a premium healthcare business, we'd love to speak with you.

About

Recognised globally as a market leader in ophthalmic diagnostics and surgical technology.

Its products are trusted by clinicians worldwide and have built a reputation for precision, quality and innovation over many decades.

The UK business continues to invest in growth, new technologies and customer excellence, creating an exciting opportunity for an ambitious commercial leader to shape its future.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer, you'll take ownership of the UK commercial operation, delivering sustainable revenue growth, profitability and market expansion.

You'll be responsible for:

• Developing and delivering the UK commercial strategy.
• Leading and inspiring Sales, Marketing and Customer Service teams.
• Delivering ambitious revenue, profit and EBIT targets.
• Building strategic relationships with NHS customers, Key Opinion Leaders and private healthcare providers.
• Driving business development, market expansion and new product introductions.
• Developing effective go-to-market strategies across multiple product portfolios.
• Managing forecasting, pipeline performance and commercial reporting.
• Working closely with international colleagues to deliver strategic objectives.

About You

We're looking for an inspirational commercial leader who combines strategic thinking with the ability to deliver results.

You'll ideally bring:

• A minimum of 10 years' commercial experience within the medical device sector.
• At least five years' leadership experience managing successful sales organisations.
• A proven track record of delivering profitable growth.
• Experience leading sales, marketing and business development functions.
• Strong understanding of NHS procurement and healthcare markets.
• Experience developing relationships with senior clinical stakeholders and Key Opinion Leaders.
• Outstanding leadership, coaching and people development skills.
• Excellent commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts and strategic business plans.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to lead an established market-leading organisation at a time of continued investment and growth.

In return you'll receive:

• Executive salary and performance bonus.
• Car allowance.
• Comprehensive executive benefits package.
• The opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a highly respected healthcare business.
• Genuine autonomy to influence commercial strategy and future growth.
• The chance to work with market-leading technologies that improve patient outcomes every day.

If you're an experienced commercial leader ready to take ownership of a respected UK medical technology business, we'd be delighted to have a confidential conversation.

Apply today or contact Richard Mitchell at Progress Recruitment for a confidential discussion.