UK General Manager

UK General Manager, Print Finishing Equipment Global manufacturer and supplier of offline & inline bespoke print finishing systems and associated equipment, seeks a dynamic General Manager to lead and drive their UK operations. A major player in it’s market, this Business has built an enviable reputation for extremely high quality innovation, product design & specification, alongside a strong commercial proposition and exceptional customer focussed service capabilities, so whilst they currently secure a strong share of the total UK market, one of your key remits will be to develop and drive a strategic sales plan that realises the Company’s future growth objectives. Possessing the strategic intelligence & people leadership skills to further cement their overriding passion and capability for delivering exceptional products & customer care, you must have proven experience of being genuinely ‘hands on’ in a diversely specified manufacturing Business and able to demonstrate a track record of close/transparent working with a dedicated & innovative Production team. You will be accustomed to leading senior level sales at the Client interface, commercially astute and an immediately recognisable ‘value add’ negotiator, through a sales focussed leadership track record within a bespoke manufacturing environment (ideally with some Print, Paper or Packaging industry exposure). It is a true leadership remit, so you must reside within a reasonable proximity or commute to their Milton Keynes HQ and you will be supported by key members of the senior team, including Heads of Sales, Production & Finance, with responsibilities that encompass the following; * Reporting to the Group CEO, you will have full responsibility for delivering the UK Operations performance in line with Group objectives. * Develop and deliver an enhanced sales strategy in line with the UK business’ growth objectives. * Originate and agree sales and gross profit targets. * Identify, research & develop new markets and products, shaping an ongoing approach to secure and deliver sustainable profitable growth. * Lead, motivate and empower the Heads of Sales, Service & Production to effectively deliver & exceed objectives. * Work collaboratively to optimise performance, ensuring policies are robust and aligned with both the business’ objectives and the expectations/demands of Distribution partners & end user Clients. Relevant Work Experience * Proven senior level Sales & wider Business leadership experience gained within a bespoke manufacturing organisation, ideally, with a technical working understanding of the Printing equipment/industry, or a broader exposure to the OEM market is equally desirable. Must Have Skills * Strong strategic direction & leadership skills, able to work closely with a good management team (not a lone ranger) * Strong communication & presentation skills, combining energy, ambition, passion & an ethos that engages people at all levels * Highly effective verbal & written communication, combined with a proven ability to understand & innovate current market strategy * Commercially sound (robust price and margin management) * Possess the recognition & ability to deliver value streams direct to end users &/or via distribution partners, through all aspects of the supply chain (reading the market upstream and downstream / maximising opportunities) * High level of expertise and knowledge in Business fundamentals In a Business that values the ability to challenge the norm, you must be self-motivated with a proven capacity to drive new ideas & developments forward. You will be supported by an exceptional globally positioned Parent company, as the key part of driving a strong & effective UK management structure, that trains, nurtures and develops all staff in creating a fantastic working culture and a professional career environment. Six figure package including company car/car allowance & enhanced OTE linked to Company Growth/GP performance, Company Pension & Healthcare General Manager, Managing, Sales, Business Development, Director, OEM, Print, Finishing equipment, Paper handling, Distributor, B2B, Digital, Office Equipment