Managing Director required for my client, who has a base in Loughborough

Full time, permanent role

Main Duties

* Responsible for P&L, compliance and corporate governance

* Reports to the supervisory board and prepares the “president’s report” for annual meetings

* Focus on marketing and selling products in the assigned territory, including frequent customer visits and visibly representing at trade shows and events

* Develop and maintain an opportunity pipeline and communicate with the head office in Germany

* Formulate market requirements in a structured and concise manner

* Maintain and build strong customer relationships

* Oversee and direct local staff

* Direct office and warehouse procedures and policies

* Improve, implement and control ERP-System Processes

* Send monthly figures to Germany

Requirements and personal profile

* Technical background and education in electrical engineering (or similar) and industry experience in the areas of LV/MV electrical protection and distribution

* Hands-on mentality and self-motivated. More entrepreneur than manager with the ability and track record to work on own initiative

* Strong communication skills, a high level of personal responsibility and a confident manner towards internal and external stakeholders

* Structured, proactive and goal-oriented way of working with a high degree of implementation strength and team spirit

* Excellent digital skills and familiarity with software assisted processes in ERP systems (knowledge of SAGE is an advantage)