Overview

Co-Founder and Executive Director at JSS Search Limited. JSS have partnered with a long-established organisation with a strong track record of supporting businesses across the UK and beyond. Known for reliability and service excellence, they work with a wide range of clients to deliver solutions that make a real difference. The organisation is trusted by industries ranging from logistics and retail to facilities and specialist services. Through their national network of distribution centres, modern fleet, dedicated teams enable them to combine local service with national scale.

This is a rare opportunity for an entrepreneurial and visionary leader to take full ownership of a dynamic, growing business. As Managing Director, you will shape strategy, drive growth, and inspire a talented team — ensuring that we not only achieve ambitious targets but also redefine excellence in our sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and execution of a bold 3-year growth plan, positioning the business for long-term success.
• Analyse markets, trends, and competitors to deliver innovative strategies that keep us ahead of the curve.
• Develop and launch new services that generate sustainable returns and enhance our customer offering.
• Set the vision for sales, driving year-on-year growth and ensuring ambitious targets are achieved.
• Shape and execute impactful marketing campaigns, including cutting-edge digital strategies.
• Define pricing models that balance customer value with commercial performance.
• Build lasting partnerships through exceptional service delivery and trust.
• Expand client relationships with cross-selling and growth strategies that increase retention and loyalty.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure operations are seamless, efficient, and scalable — exceeding customer expectations every time.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Guarantee compliance with all legal, regulatory, and safety requirements.
• Take full ownership of budgets, forecasts, and trading performance.
• Identify efficiencies, implement robust controls, and deliver strong, sustainable profitability.

People & Culture

• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team with clarity of purpose and shared ambition.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Ensure the right structures, resources, and ways of working are in place for success.

Requirements / Qualifications

We’re looking for a dynamic and driven leader with a proven record of growing and transforming businesses. You combine commercial acumen with operational know-how, and you’re as comfortable setting strategy as you are rolling up your sleeves to deliver it. With experience in a multi-site, route-based or consumables-led business, you understand how to get the best from distribution networks and large fleets while maintaining outstanding customer service. You know how to balance efficiency with growth, and you thrive on leading teams to deliver consistently at scale. Passionate about people, customers, and performance, you will be the driving force behind the next chapter of our success.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales, Management, and Strategy/Planning
• Industries
• Consumer Services and Facilities Services

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