Managing Director required for my client, who has a base in Loughborough
Full time, permanent role
Main Duties
* Responsible for P&L, compliance and corporate governance
* Reports to the supervisory board and prepares the “president’s report” for annual meetings
* Focus on marketing and selling products in the assigned territory, including frequent customer visits and visibly representing at trade shows and events
* Develop and maintain an opportunity pipeline and communicate with the head office in Germany
* Formulate market requirements in a structured and concise manner
* Maintain and build strong customer relationships
* Oversee and direct local staff
* Direct office and warehouse procedures and policies
* Improve, implement and control ERP-System Processes
* Send monthly figures to Germany
Requirements and personal profile
* Technical background and education in electrical engineering (or similar) and industry experience in the areas of LV/MV electrical protection and distribution
* Hands-on mentality and self-motivated. More entrepreneur than manager with the ability and track record to work on own initiative
* Strong communication skills, a high level of personal responsibility and a confident manner towards internal and external stakeholders
* Structured, proactive and goal-oriented way of working with a high degree of implementation strength and team spirit
* Excellent digital skills and familiarity with software assisted processes in ERP systems (knowledge of SAGE is an advantage)