Posted: 19 June
The role
About the Company
A global manufacturer of advanced automation and robotics technologies, headquartered in the UK and serving OEMs and system integrators worldwide. The organisation delivers high‑performance automation solutions across multiple industrial sectors and operates across Europe, North America, and Asia.
As part of a major international automation group, the company combines strong engineering capability with global scale and is entering a significant phase of growth driven by product innovation, market expansion, and operational excellence.
Role Summary
A rare opportunity to lead a globally recognised automation technology manufacturer through its next phase of international growth and strategic development. As Managing Director, you will define and execute the company’s strategy, drive global expansion, and strengthen its position within the automation and robotics market. You will work closely with the parent organisation while maintaining entrepreneurial leadership of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Global Strategy — Define and deliver a worldwide strategy aligned with the parent group.
- Revenue Growth — Drive growth across automation and robotics markets.
- Product Leadership — Provide leadership across the product portfolio and guide future product direction.
- Sales & Marketing — Own global commercial performance.
- Leadership Development — Build and lead a high‑performing senior leadership team.
- Customer & Partner Engagement — Strengthen relationships with major international customers and partners.
- International Operations — Lead sales operations across Europe, North America, and Asia.
- Corporate Governance — Serve as Director of the UK entity and its subsidiaries.
Travel Requirements
- Primarily office based (would suit someone commutable to West Midlands/So
- uth West)Extensive international travel across Europe, North America, and Asia to visit subsidiaries, customers, and the parent organisation.
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven senior leadership experience within automation, robotics, or related industrial technology sectors.
- Strong background in product‑oriented technology businesses.
- Demonstrated sales and marketing leadership.
- Relevant engineering degree.
- Experience scaling international, technology‑led businesses.
- Commercially driven, strategic, and hands‑on leadership style.
- Strong ethical values and integrity.
Core
- Competencies Strategic Leadership — Defines and executes clear growth strategies.
- Product & Market Orientation — Understands product lifecycle and market positioning.
- Commercial Leadership — Drives revenue, market expansion, and customer engagement.
- Global Leadership — Experience managing international operations across multiple continents.
- Stakeholder & Board Management — Engages effectively with shareholders and global leadership.
- Leadership & Culture — Builds high‑performing teams and a strong organisational culture.
