Job Description: Country Manager – Megadyne (UK, West Bromwich)
Job Title: Country Manager
Business Unit: Megadyne – Power Transmission
Reports To: Vice President UK &I
Role Purpose
The Country Manager will lead Megadyne’s UK business operations, driving commercial growth, operational excellence, and overall profitability for the £6 million power transmission portfolio. This role will focus on strengthening customer relationships, expanding market share and ensuring the UK team delivers high performance aligned with Megadyne’s global strategy.
Key Responsibilities
1. Commercial & Business Growth
* Develop and execute the UK commercial strategy to achieve and exceed annual revenue and margin targets.
* Identify new business opportunities, market segments and key accounts within the power transmission sector.
* Lead pricing strategy, contract negotiations and major customer engagements.
2. Operational Leadership
* Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency, customer satisfaction and service excellence.
* Ensure strong coordination with supply chain, logistics and technical support teams to maintain high product availability.
* Implement continuous improvement initiatives to streamline operations and reduce costs.
* Lead, motivate and develop the UK team, ensuring clear objectives, performance standards and succession planning.
* Build a positive, inclusive and high-performance culture.
* Partner with HR on recruitment, talent development and employee engagement.
* Own the UK P&L, ensuring strong financial control, forecasting accuracy and cost management.
* Prepare monthly business performance reports and present insights to senior leadership.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, OEMs and end‑users.
* Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer needs to guide strategic decisions.
* Represent Megadyne at industry events, exhibitions and customer meetings.
Compliance & Safety
* Ensure full compliance with company policies, legal standards and health and safety requirements.
* Champion a safe working environment across all UK operations.
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven experience in a senior commercial or operational role within industrial products, mechanical components or power transmission.
* Strong P&L management experience, ideally managing a multimillion‑pound business.
* Demonstrated success in driving sales growth and operational efficiency.
* Experience leading and developing high‑performing teams.
* Strong negotiation, customer management and stakeholder skills.
* Engineering or technical background beneficial but not essential.
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