General Manager – Premium Consumer Goods Up to £50,000 + EV Company Car + Pension
Arden Personnel is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established and design-led brand operating at the forefront of the premium consumer goods sector. With a reputation for quality, innovation, and international reach, this is a rare opportunity to join a business poised for its next phase of growth.
You will take full ownership of daily operations, driving profitable and scalable growth across the business. This is a pivotal leadership role where you’ll oversee planning, people, processes, and performance across supply chain, warehousing, logistics, and systems—ensuring seamless product availability, robust margin control, and a safe, compliant working environment.
Working in close partnership with the CEO, you’ll be instrumental in the smooth running of the business, office, and warehouse functions. From strategic oversight to hands-on execution, you’ll be the operational heartbeat of the organisation—bringing structure, clarity, and commercial focus to every corner of the company.
What You’ll Be Doing in this General Manager Role?
Lead day-to-day operations across supply chain, warehousing, logistics, and systems
Translate business goals into actionable plans with clear KPIs
Oversee purchasing, forecasting, and supplier relationships (UK & international)
Ensure product availability, stock accuracy, and margin integrity
Drive ERP/CRM adoption and maintain clean, consistent data (Sage 200 & Salesforce)
Manage warehouse performance, pick/pack accuracy, and courier efficiency
Partner with Finance on budgets, pricing, and cash flow
Own Health & Safety compliance and site facilities
Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing team
Collaborate closely with the CEO and cross-functional teams
Support product launches and manage end-of-line run-outs
Monitor and improve cash conversion and inventory turnover
What Skills and Experience will I need for this General Manager Role
Proven senior leadership in operations within FMCG, wholesale, or consumer products
Strong supply chain and multi-warehouse management experience
Financial acumen with a focus on margin, pricing, and cash flow
High systems literacy (e.g., Sage 200 PRO) and CRM (e.g., Salesforce); and confident data reporting
Calm, structured communicator with a people-first mindset, an empathetic mindset.
UK driving licence required
Experience with B2c and B2B ecommerce operations and product content workflows is a bonus, as is managing external audits and multi‑currency price lists.
What’s On Offer for this General Manager Role
Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
Company Electric Vehicle (EV)
22 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Free Parking
Why work for us?
A collaborative, forward-thinking culture where values aren’t just words—they’re lived. We believe in clarity, empowerment, and positivity, and we champion peripheral thinking, consistency, and expertise. If you thrive in a business that values direction, recognition, and decisive action, you’ll feel right at home here.
Interested?
We’re reviewing CVs now! Apply today or contact Arden Personnel for more information.
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Arden Personnel is a local independent recruitment agency with offices in Alcester, Warwickshire and Redditch, Worcestershire.
We recruit for companies based in Alcester, Evesham, Bidford-on-Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon, Henley-in-Arden, Leamington Spa, Redditch, Bromsgrove, and Studley.
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