Self Employed, P/T with F/T potential as responsibilities grow
Location: Remote working with occasional need to attend the company offices
Initial Salary: £50k FTE (Pro-rata hours worked)
This opportunity will suit a professional who may have taken a career break and wishes to re-enter the work place. Offering a phased return with flexible duties. When successful, this role will lead to a profitable and highly rewarding career.
About Us: Advanced Hydro Ltd is a dynamic SME operating in the water treatment sector. We are committed to delivering innovative, high-quality products while exploring strategic growth opportunities. As we continue to expand, we seek a highly capable Business Manager to support and shape our future.
Job Summary: Working with the Managing Director, the Business Manager will oversee daily operations and business development planning. As the role develops the appointee will provide strategic direction for long-term growth. Initially a part-time role, this position will evolve to include additional responsibilities across operations, sales, marketing and finance. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, commercially astute, and capable of driving the business forward in line with our company vision.
Primary Duties
1. Run the Business on a day to day basis
2. Plan and Implement Growth
Key Responsibilities: Initial part-time working
Oversee day-to-day operations including stock control, new product orders, logistics, email management, packaging materials, and quality control
Develop and lead sales strategies to identify new opportunities
Design and implement effective marketing strategies
Manage all digital communications (website, social media, etc.)
Maintain daily financial control using QuickBooks
Oversee creditor and debtor accounts
Plan and implement growth strategies in existing and new markets
Additional Responsibilities: Full-time working
Sales Management
Prepare sales forecasts and budgets (CFF)
Set and monitor sales targets
Lead and motivate the sales function
Build strong customer relationships and market awareness
Marketing and Brand Development
Highlight product features, benefits and value
Identify promotional opportunities and partnerships
Strengthen brand identity and communication
Support sales through targeted campaigns
Financial Management
Maintain daily financial control using QuickBooks
Oversee creditor and debtor accounts
Monitor and optimise cost control (goods, packaging, logistics, other)
Prepare budgets and manage cash flow
Strategic Leadership
Plan and implement growth strategies in existing and new markets
Develop and execute long-term business plans aligned with company objectives
Experience
Business operations or management, preferably within an SME
Commercial setting with some sales experience
Financial (budgeting, forecasting, cost control)
Basic IT systems
Marketing know-how
Customer focused environment
Skills and Qualities
Thorough with organisational with strategic planning skills
Hands-on approach to both strategic and operational tasks
Effective communicator
Integrity and reliability
Adaptable with a strong work ethic
Courageous and unafraid to make mistakes
Qualifications
Degree expected but not essential
While not mandatory, the ideal candidate will meet most of the above criteria