Managing Director

Introduction/background:

Our client has been trading for 24 years as a specialist haulage business and now employs 230 employees generating revenues in excess of £33m. With a hard earned reputation for service delivery and a culture driven by a long-serving team and collaborative working environment, the business has grown rapidly to become one of the most well respected service providers in its sector and a genuine employer of choice.

Due to the unprecedented success of the business in recent years and the opportunities presented by the market, a new MANAGING DIRECTOR is now required to take the business to the next level. The role will be challenging - to continue to grow both revenues and margins in a highly competitive sector by leading and developing a talented team and delivering the full potential of the business.

You are currently leading a similar business and seeking the right environment in which to fulfill your potential by building a successful business still further. You have a proven track record at board level, having led businesses through growth, sometimes whilst facing the most severe of challenges in similar sized or larger businesses.

Title: Managing Director

Executives Online job ref: 3178

Reporting to: Executive Chairman

Direct reports: Four

Package: Attractive package including six figure salary, performance related bonus and executive benefits package

Location: North West

Key tasks:

  • Lead the business in delivering the targeted profitable growth as per plan
  • Lead, develop and enhance the board of management team to ensure optimum efficiency and maximise the identified market potential
  • Take personal ownership of key business initiatives to ensure that the business maintains its competitive advantage
  • Bring in new ideas, challenge accepted norms to deliver added value to client relationships and further enhance growth potential
  • Drive the business strategy, taking tough decisions where required to ensure that goals are met and shareholder value is maximised

Candidate profile:

  • Experienced sector MD/CEO with a demonstrable track record of business growth in a similar or larger sized business
  • People-orientated leader, able to harness the culture and deliver results by motivating the best team in the industry
  • Collaborative, inspirational and charismatic MD who has built, led, developed high performing senior management teams
  • Highly respected within your industry, preferably with directly relevant haulage sector experience
  • Track record of business growth and experience of delivering results in adversity where tough decisions had to be made

To apply for this role, send us your CV along with a relevant experience summary.

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