Job Title: Managing Director Location: South Yorkshire / North Midlands Salary: £110,000 Bonus Benefits Company Turnover: £6 Million About the Company: We are working with a special alloyed metals distributor with a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation, and service. With a turnover of £6 million, we specialise in technically engineered products, servicing a range of industrial sectors. The business is now poised for its next phase of growth and looking for a dynamic, commercially driven Managing Director to lead this exciting journey. The Role: As Managing Director, you will be responsible for the strategic, commercial, and operational leadership of the business. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires a deep understanding of technical products, strong commercial acumen, and a pragmatic, sleeves-rolled-up approach to problem-solving and growth delivery. You’ll work closely with the board and senior management team to shape and implement strategy, optimise performance, and drive profitable, sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities: Provide overall leadership and direction across all business functions including operations, sales, finance, and production. Develop and execute the company’s commercial strategy to increase market share and profitability. Lead on key customer relationships and major commercial opportunities. Identify new market sectors and product development opportunities. Champion a high-performance culture and continuous improvement across the business. Ensure operational excellence, maintaining strong quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Collaborate with the board on investment decisions and long-term planning. Mentor and develop the senior leadership team to enhance capability and succession planning. About You: Proven experience in a Managing Director or General Manager role within a manufacturing or engineering business. Strong commercial track record with experience in technically complex products or industrial solutions. Hands-on, practical leadership style – willing to get involved at all levels. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills. Able to work strategically but also dive into operational detail where needed. Background in the metals sector is advantageous but not essential. Why Join? Influence and lead a well-established business into its next growth phase. Autonomy to shape the direction of the company. Competitive salary and performance-related incentives. Opportunity to make a genuine, long-term impact.