Job Description
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
A leadership role for someone who’s ready to take a business to the next level.
A respected international organisation within the aerospace supply chain is searching for a high-impact General Manager & Head of Sales Operations a leader who thrives on commercial ownership, operational transformation, and building high-performing teams.
This is not a maintenance role. It’s a growth mandate.
With an established operation in Stoke and the potential for a future relocation the business is looking for a GM who can take control of operational outcomes, strengthen customer relationships, and drive profitability across a complex, fast-moving environment. You’ll be based in Reading, with regular oversight of the Stoke operation.
What You Will Own
You’ll be the senior decision-maker on the ground, trusted to deliver:
* Full P&L ownership and commercial performance
* Operational leadership across a multi-function team
* Strategic customer engagement, including a key prime contractor relationship
* Sales optimisation to maximise value and margin
* Business performance forecasting & reporting
* Continuous improvement and operational uplift
* Overall H&S leadership and compliance
* Export Control oversight
* Local IT and infrastructure management
If you’re the type of GM who naturally steps into the centre of the operation, gets close to customers, and lifts overall performance — this is the role.
Who We’re Looking For
A confident, grounded, commercially sharp operator with:
Essential
* Aerospace industry exposure
* P&L accountability and operational performance leadership
* B2B/B2C sales experience at all levels
* Warehouse, inventory, or supply chain understanding
* Export regulations knowledge
* Strong people management and customer-facing presence
Desirable
* MS Office expertise
* Experience with WMS, databases or Crystal Reports
Experience from any technical, engineering, aerospace, MRO, logistics, or high-compliance environment will give you a strong competitive edge.
Why This Role Is Different
* You’re stepping into a visible, senior position within a respected global organisation.
* You’ll have the autonomy to lead, shape strategy, and influence future site operations, including Stoke’s potential relocation.
* Your impact will be immediate, measurable, and valued.
* This is a role with momentum, investment, and executive-level visibility.
If you’re a GM who’s ready to take on a leadership challenge with genuine scope, this is your next move. xkybehq
Please contact me with urgency.