Our client, a long‑established UK leader in the design, manufacture and supply of advanced agricultural machinery, is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Managing Director to lead and drive the next stage of their UK growth, based locally to Braintree, Essex.
This is a rare opportunity to take full responsibility for the operational and commercial performance of an established business, providing leadership across sales, service, aftersales, finance, and overall business strategy.
On Offer:
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Salary between £80k and £90k dependant on experience plus attractive bonus potential up to £20k
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Company vehicle, pension scheme and additional benefits
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23 days annual leave to start (due to harvesting season, holiday restrictions apply between July and September)
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Working hours of 7:30am to 5:00pm, five days per week, with flexibility required during peak periods
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The opportunity to shape the future direction and growth of a well-respected business
Purpose of the Managing Director
The Managing Director will assume full responsibility for the UK business and ensure its successful commercial and operational development. The role combines general management, sales leadership, customer relationship management and operational responsibility and requires a hands-on leader who can successfully manage a relatively small local organization while working closely with the wider organization.
The local organization is lean with 13 employees, which makes a pragmatic and hands-on management style particularly important.
Objectives of the Role
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Develop and execute strategic plan for growth, profit and customer proximity
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Review and improve organizational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivational work environment, and implementing innovative changes
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Seek out opportunities for expansion and growth by developing new business
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Provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas
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Work closely with marketing, sales & service teams to evaluate client needs and project success
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Identify and evaluate new technologies that enhance current products and markets
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Meet with clients to identify their needs
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Involve key customers in strategic development projects to co-create innovations
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Keep up to date with industry trends by networking with the community and attending meetings and conventions
Key Responsibilities of the Managing Director
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Drive the overall performance of the business with direct P&L responsibility
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Oversee day-to-day operations, assign monthly performance / financial goals and ensure their completion
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Maintain project timelines to ensure tasks are accomplished effectively
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Develop, implement, and maintain budgetary and resource allocation plans
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Delegate responsibilities to the best-qualified employees and enforce all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, training programs, and cultural values
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Recruit, onboard, and train employees to achieve objectives for sales, service, profitability and market share
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Provide overall direction for effective recording, analyzing, and reporting of all financial results (i.e. budgeting, planning, analysis, consolidated financial reporting, taxes, cost accounting, systems)
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Develop, understand, and negotiate contracts
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Present at annual meetings, board meetings, and/or other informational session
To be Considered for the Managing Director
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Experience in Agricultural business and/or machinery industry
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Proven success in a managerial role with the ability to motivate and lead employees, and hold them accountable
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Budget ownership and/or P&L responsibility with proven ability to develop and achieve financial plans
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Strong decision-making ability
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Excellent communication, collaboration, and delegation skills. Team player with strong focus on business development, profitable growth and execution
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Strong working knowledge of operational procedures (sales, service & finance)
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Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business management or related field
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