General Manager – UK NEW

Nigel Wright Group
The Opportunity:Nigel Wright Group is delighted to have been retained by a growing industrial client, to lead the search for a General Manager for its multi-site UK business. The Company manufactures, operates a distribution network, and also provides installations and aftermarket products and services. It operates on a multi revenue stream basis in the UK and is a highly autonomous subsidiary of a larger group. This will be a highly autonomous and strategic role and the scale of the UK operation in the SME zone.Role Profile:

• Reviewing the structure and operating model of the UK business, to streamline the cost base and improve the overall business operating marigns.
• Oversee all business functions across, operations, sales, and support functions.
• Working with the sales function to define the commercial strategy for growth, with a focus on driving the higher margin revenue streams.
• Strategic account management of key account OEM customers.

Person Specification:

• A B2B industrial sector background (could be industrial products or industrial services, or a mix).
• Strong appreciation of operations, finance and commercial.
• Multi-site, multi cost-centre, multi P & L experience.
• SME experience.
• Commutable to the East Midlands.