Managing Director
7 days ago
Managing Director
Location: Newton Aycliffe, England, United Kingdom
Position type: Full time
Peikko Group Corporation is a leading global supplier of slim floor structures and connection technology for precast and cast-in-situ construction. Peikko’s innovative solutions offer a faster, safer, and more sustainable way to design and build. Peikko has sales offices in over 30 countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and North America, with manufacturing operations in 12 countries. Peikko generated a turnover of EUR 262 million in 2023. Peikko is a family-owned and managed company that employs over 2,000 professionals. Peikko was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Lahti, Finland. Further information:
Peikko UK is part of the globally renowned Peikko Group, specializing in advanced construction technologies. As a key player in the UK market, we provide cutting-edge solutions such as composite beams, connections, and precast concrete components for modern, sustainable construction projects.
We are seeking a candidate to lead, direct, and oversee the activities of our UK business unit (production and sales) to ensure the achievement of both short- and long-term financial and operational goals, as outlined in the overall corporate and local business plans.
Key Responsibilities
· Establish an overall vision and strategy, and approve policies and procedures for the country/local business unit, that fulfills the overall corporate objectives.
· Set, and monitor the performance of the UK business unit against standards and targets in areas such as manufacturing and administration efficiency, cost control, sales revenue, legal compliance, and human resource management.
· Under the guidance of Group functions (Finance, Operations, Sales & Marketing, R&D and HR) realize developmental and numeric targets.
· Lead, guide, evaluate, and develop a team to ensure that the UK business unit achieves its business objectives and complies with all relevant regulations and laws.
· Spend considerable time with key customers to understand the future needs and to develop the company operations accordingly
· Lead development of sales strategy
· Review and advise on pricing policy, products mix, and brand portfolio.
· Review and monitor sales process performance continually
· Develop marketing strategy, and monitor implementation
· Review product portfolio, product strategies, and positioning according to customer and market needs
Knowledge, skills & experience
· Experience in general management.
· Proven track record of leading an organization.
· Strong commercial and operational expertise.
· Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
· Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a Business degree (preferably with an MBA), with a strong technical understanding required.
· Significant experience in the construction materials industry, with a strong preference for knowledge of the UK market and construction standards. Additional relevant experience includes precast production management, structural design, and construction site management.
Join Us
At Peikko, you’ll be part of an international, diverse, and multicultural environment that brings us the best practices from around the world. A dynamic and positive atmosphere of getting things done is in our DNA.
Peikko’s employees appreciate our forward-thinking approach, open corporate culture, and supportive workplace. We are a low-hierarchy and down-to-earth organization valuing innovation, teamwork, and professional growth – by working with us you have a chance to make an impact.
This position is permanent and located in UK office and production facility in Newton Aycliffe.
If you’re passionate about transforming ideas into reality and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is your chance. We can’t wait to see what we can build together
What You’ll Get
We appreciate everyone's efforts and experiences, so we offer an attractive remuneration package that will match your skillset and expertise in the field.
Apply by December 13th, 2024
Send your CV to: or via LinkedIn
Questions to ask?
Feel free to contact: John Metcalfe Managing Director, Peikko UK
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