UK Country Managing Director

7 days ago

West Midlands, United Kingdom Novo Executive Search Full time

Our client is a manufacturer of logistics solutions supplied across multiple sectors. Their innovative and durable solutions enable businesses to move, handle, and distribute goods swiftly, safely, and securely. The incoming UK Country Managing Director will hold full UK P&L responsibility, driving commercial performance, operational efficiency and long‑term growth. This individual will be expected to strengthen existing customer relationships whilst unlocking new routes to market, ensuring the UK becomes a strategic growth hub for the Group. Core objectives Achievement of financial targets (sales, margin, cost control). Delivery of operational efficiency and productivity metrics. Development of growth strategy through new and existing routes to market, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention. Building and motivating a high‑performing UK team, fostering engagement and capability. Ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards. This is both a strategic and hands‑on leadership role, requiring entrepreneurial spirit, commercial agility and the ability to inspire confidence across stakeholders. Key experience and knowledge Proven track record in a senior leadership role within products/logistics solutions supplied to Retail, Automotive, Laundry Equipment, Waste Recycling, Manufacturing, Airports / Passenger Logistics, Postal & Distribution. Previous strategic commercial management experience, strong commercial acumen with experience managing P&L. Previous experience of day‑to‑day operational management of a business unit or division, including people and processes. Experience in managing a broad range of stakeholder environments, including customers, suppliers, shareholders and other internal and external stakeholders. Able to communicate fluently and concisely across a range of different cultures and mediums. Proven hands‑on and task‑oriented experience, comfortable at operating in a ‘sleeves rolled up’ manner. Skills, attributes & behaviours Visionary leadership with the ability to inspire and influence at all levels. Exceptional communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. Analytical thinker with a pragmatic, results‑driven approach. Resilient, adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. Strength in problem solving and issue resolution. Proven ability to influence cross‑functional teams and stakeholders. Aptitude in decision making and problem solving. High intellect with the presence and charisma to operate and work with all levels of staff. Strong analytical and financial skills. High level of ethics and integrity. Proactive, energetic, pragmatic and driven. Comfortable in taking personal responsibility and accountability. Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Strategy/Planning, General Business and Manufacturing Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Retail, and Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr

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