Managing Director – Established Product & Brand Business

Surrey – with regular time in London

£100,000-£120,000 plus LTIPS

An established UK business with a strong brand, loyal customer base and multiple revenue channels is looking for a commercially driven, operationally confident Managing Director.

The company operates across wholesale, retail, e-commerce and contract sales – and has carved out a reputation for delivering for its clients. Their core customer base sits in the hospitality sector, but the scope of work is expanding – and they’re looking for a leader who can take the reins and help scale the business further.

This is a hands-on leadership role, overseeing the full business operation. You'll lead a cross-functional team and work closely with directors across sales, operations and logistics. As well as driving commercial performance, you’ll help embed structure, improve processes and ensure the business is agile, accountable and primed for long-term growth.

You'll also be involved in:

• Supporting key commercial relationships, across both wholesale and contract clients
• Shaping brand and marketing activity to support business growth
• Overseeing UK and overseas production, ensuring quality, continuity and margin control
• Leading on financial performance, budget setting and operational cost control
• Driving collaboration and development across the wider team

The right person will be:

• A confident, people-focused MD or senior leader who thrives in a product-led environment – you must have a hospitality background
• Commercially sharp, with experience spanning B2B, wholesale and e-commerce
• Experienced in running end-to-end operations
• Strong on process and detail, but just as comfortable in the boardroom or with a customer
• Resilient, pragmatic and excited to get stuck into the next chapter of this brand’s journey
• Comfortable being hands on and has the ability to manage change

If you’re looking for a fresh leadership challenge with the autonomy to make real impact, drop a line to kate@corecruitment.com for a confidential chat.