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With a strong focus on logistics, data management and controlled plant-based production, they develop industry-revolutionizing solutions for food, flowers and plant-based medicines. By integrating their installations, they optimize cultivation climate, space, energy and labour efficiency.
The culture of CMW Horticulture is characterized by words such as open, entrepreneurial, knowledgeable, no-nonsense, informal and team-oriented. Due to the retirement of the current Managing Director, there is a vacancy for a Managing Director.
What will you be doing?
The main objective of the Managing Director is to lead and grow the company’s operations within the local horticulture sector, ensuring efficient day-to-day management and long-term market development. The role focuses on strategic decision-making to enhance market positioning, drive sales and manage project installations. Additionally, the Managing Director is responsible for building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, overseeing financial performance, and leading a small team of technicians.
The ultimate aim is to achieve sustainable growth, develop close collaboration with the Dutch headquarters, and ensure high customer satisfaction.
Tasks and responsibilities:
1. Operational Management: Oversee daily business operations, including planning, personnel management, and efficient execution of installation projects;
2. Market Development: Identify and capitalize on opportunities within the local horticulture sector. Conduct market analysis in collaboration with the Dutch headquarters to make strategic decisions that strengthen the market position;
3. Commercial Focus: Build and maintain relationships with local customers, suppliers, and stakeholders. Provide solutions-oriented advice to drive sales, focusing on both new and existing clients;
4. Project Management: Lead installation projects independently to ensure successful delivery. Coordinate larger projects with the Dutch headquarters to ensure smooth execution;
5. Financial Management: Responsible for budgeting, financial monitoring, and profitability of operations. Report performance to the Dutch headquarters regularly;
6. Team Leadership: Manage and motivate a small team of technicians and installers, including recruitment, training, and employee development.
The Managing Director will work closely with the Finance Director of CMW Horticulture and report to the CEO of Bosman van Zaal in the Netherlands. The position is based in South Cave (East Riding of Yorkshire), with regular travel throughout the UK.
What do we ask?
* Technical background, preferably a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field;
* Excellent command of English. Dutch is a plus but not required;
* Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role within horticulture or a related technical industry;
* Relevant experience with managing installation projects and client interactions;
* Ability to motivate and lead a team to achieve optimal performance;
* A strong entrepreneurial mindset, capable of developing the company to the next level;
* Strong communication skills, both internally within the team and externally with customers, suppliers, and the headquarters in the Netherlands;
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently identify and resolve operational and technical challenges;
* Ability to understand the UK horticulture sector and build a local network;
* Personal characteristics: independent, proactive, adaptable, customer-focused, team builder, effective communication with stakeholders, and able to balance strategic overview with operational skills.
Where will you be working?
CMW Horticulture, founded in 1989, is a leading supplier of horticultural equipment based in South Cave, East Yorkshire, UK. CMW’s leading position has been built on maintaining loyal relationships with customers and partner suppliers.
In April 2021, CMW was acquired by Bosman Van Zaal, a renowned specialist in turnkey horticultural projects in the Netherlands. This enables CMW to respond more effectively to technical developments in the UK and Ireland, leveraging the extensive team of horticultural engineers in Aalsmeer, who develop Venlo glasshouses, greenhouses, and focus on logistical, cultivation, water, climate, electrical, and control systems, as well as data logging.
Expertise at CMW Horticulture is organized into product groups:
* Automated Cultivation Systems & Vertical Farming
* Irrigation Systems
* Heating & Cooling Systems
* Electrical Systems
* Control Systems & Software
* Greenhouses & Constructions
These groups represent broad knowledge and expertise in horticultural machinery and equipment, continuously developed by a team of engineers.
Together with Bosman van Zaal, CMW Horticulture offers opportunities through insight, movement, and growth facilitation.
What’s in it for you?
Our client offers an excellent salary package and fringe benefits:
* A base salary between GBP 70,000 - GBP 85,000;
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