General Manager in Newbury

Overview

The ideal candidate for this General Manager role is a hands‑on leader with a proven track record in selling technical products and solutions, ideally within manufacturing or distribution environments, with a strong product‑oriented mindset.

We have been supplying complete systems and component parts to dealers and installers across the UK for over three decades.

Based in the Home Counties, you will thrive on developing relationships with customers and be familiar with a distribution model environment but also improving and mentoring your staff.

BASIC SALARY up to £100,000

BENEFITS

• Bonus
• Car or Car Allowance
• Pension
• Insurances
• 25 days holiday
• LOCATION

Office‑based leadership role. With occasional international travel, you could be based anywhere within 75 minutes of our office. Location will be discussed once an NDA is signed.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As General Manager, you will be the head of the UK business and will report directly to the Group.

You will be taking on a stable, profitable business with established team members and plenty of industry experience.

You’ll be heavily involved in the next phase of growth in a mature UK market and will have the benefit of a strong handover from the current General Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop the UK team to achieve realistic revenue and profit targets set by the wider group.
• Own the full P&L (circa £10m t/o), set sales objectives and strategies, and motivate the sales team.
• Oversee all leadership elements for the business, including coaching and motivating.
• Work with and develop the team of direct reports and oversee the development of all indirect reports.
• Carry out regular market analysis to keep awareness of competition and economic indicators.
• Drive into new market focus areas and maximize growth opportunities.
• Demonstrate operational excellence and manage inventory, logistics and assembly teams.
• Drive operational excellence through effective inventory management and leadership of logistics and assembly teams.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Ultimately, as our General Manager, you’ll be a commercially minded business leader (lead‑by‑example), able to demonstrate how you have developed and grown sales in an SME environment, and how you have influenced and progressed individuals.

You will be an expert in client management and in using your position to network senior industry professionals to generate new business.

• Varied industry exposure with a keen focus on a technical product/solution.
• Degree level education; sales & operational management experience at the right level.
• The gravitas and presence to drive a sales strategy where you are the face of the business.
• Experience managing a multi‑million‑pound P&L.
• Genuine enthusiasm for the SME environment; a hands‑on candidate who enjoys the many hats of SME business.
• THE GROUP

As part of an international group, we are active in a variety of industries and have more than 50 entities across 15 countries.

We operate globally but are locally anchored.

Each company has its own identity but is part of that bigger picture.

We owe our success to a heightened level of cooperation with our customers, our search for sustainable solutions and continuous improvement, and the recruitment of talented employees.

We value talent, clear communication, an open culture and above all authenticity: that is what makes us an attractive employer and partner.

NOA- NDA

All applicants will be required to sign an NDA prior to progressing.

DIVERSITY & EEO STATEMENT

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embraces diversity, champions equality, and fosters inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.

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