Overview
Job Title: Managing Director / Sales Director – Timber & Packaging
Salary: £100,000 – £120,000 (dependent on experience) + Performance Bonus
We are working exclusively with a long-established manufacturing business to appoint a proven commercial leader at either Managing Director or Sales Director level.
This is a pivotal appointment, responsible for setting and driving the commercial strategy, leading high-value client relationships, and ensuring sustainable business growth in a highly competitive, commodity-led market. The successful candidate will combine strong leadership with deep industry knowledge of timber, packaging, or related manufacturing sectors. They will be comfortable owning board-level responsibility, growing revenue streams, and shaping long-term business strategy.
Responsibilities
* Lead the commercial and sales strategy, ensuring sustainable business growth.
* Drive new business development while strengthening existing customer partnerships.
* Provide strong, visible leadership across the organisation, building a performance-driven culture.
* Oversee P&L responsibility, budgeting, and financial performance.
* Identify new opportunities within timber, packaging, and commodity-led markets.
* Work closely with procurement, operations, and finance to align business goals.
* Represent the company externally with key customers, suppliers, and industry bodies.
* Report directly to the Board and take a lead role in strategic decision-making.
Candidate Profile
* Proven track record as an MD, Sales Director, or Commercial Director within timber, packaging, or manufacturing.
* Strong leadership background, with the ability to inspire and develop teams.
* Demonstrable success in delivering significant revenue growth and margin improvement.
* Excellent commercial acumen with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
* Deep understanding of commodity-led markets and supply chain complexities.
* Confident, strategic thinker who thrives in an autonomous leadership role.
What Our Client Offers
* A high-impact leadership role in a long-established, growing business.
* Competitive salary with performance-related bonus.
* Full board-level responsibility and the opportunity to shape long-term strategy.
* A supportive culture with direct influence across the business.
How to Apply
* If you are a proven leader with the vision and commercial drive to take this business forward, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Sales and Manufacturing
* Industries: Manufacturing
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
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