Average Managing Director salary in the UK

UK Manufacturer | Building Services, Plumbing & Water SystemsLocation: West MidlandsPackage: c.£150,000 + executive car, bonus & benefitsA long-established UK manufacturer with a strong reputation across building services and water-related systems is seeking a Managing Director to lead the next stage of its commercial growth.The business combines brand heritage, UK manufacturing capability and long-standing market presence, with clear opportunity to further strengthen its position.This role is specifically suited to a leader whose career has been built around trade-facing markets, merchant relationships and distributor-led sales models.The role:With full P&L responsibility, you will set the commercial agenda and act as the external driving force of the business. Your focus will be on unlocking growth through relationships, channel strategy and disciplined execution.Responsibilities: Deepening and leveraging relationships with national and regional merchants, distributors and trade partnersDriving sustainable revenue growth through improved channel focus, pricing strategy and customer segmentationTranslating technical product capability into clear, compelling commercial propositionsLeading and developing a sales-led leadership team with a strong performance cultureActing as the senior commercial representative of the business with key accounts and industry stakeholdersYou will inherit a stable operation and experienced management team; the challenge is not turnaround, but momentum, focus and commercial edge. The Person:You will: Have spent most of your career in commercial, sales or market-facing leadership rolesPossess a strong track record of developing and monetising relationships with UK trade merchants, distributors or wholesalersCome from a products-based manufacturing environment supplying building services, water-related systems, interiors or adjacent sectorsBe commercially confident at board level, yet highly credible and effective with customersUnderstand how to balance manufacturing realities with the demands of competitive, trade-driven markets Why this opportunity: A genuine Managing Director role with real autonomy and influenceAn established, respected brand with clear headroom for growthA business where commercial leadership, relationships and judgement truly matter If you are a commercially driven Managing Director with deep understanding of trade channels, merchant dynamics and distributor-led growth and are seeking a role where your market knowledge will shape the future of the business, this opportunity will be of interest. Please apply in confidence with your CV, quoting reference 10273.

Plumbing & Building Products c £150,000 pa + executive car + bonus + benefits West MidlandsThe RoleOffering extraordinary scope and potential, reporting to the Group Chief Executive leading an ambitious and high calibre senior executive team.Key tasks: developing and implementing a business strategy that puts the customer at the forefront of everything they do, designing, developing and introducing innovative new products and systems, expanding reach, increasing customer service levels, growing market share and profitability.The Person An experienced, customer focused Managing Director / General Manager from within the broad plumbing and building products sectorWill have personal relationships with key national merchants and distributorsWill have demonstrable experience of developing successful new products and delivering industry leading levels of customer serviceAn excellent communicator and enthusiastic crusader for change, with the ability to influence and persuade at all levelsPersonal credibility, vision and drive The CompanyWell, established, profitable and entrepreneurial market leader in the design, manufacture and supply of innovative plumbing and building products and systems for a prestigious portfolio of national merchants, distributors, system integrators and end-users.Keen to build upon considerable investment in new products and capitalise on significant new market opportunities, they are looking to appoint an inspirational Managing Director to lead them through a period of tremendous growth and opportunity.How to ApplySo, if you are looking for a fresh and stimulating opportunity, to join and grow an entrepreneurial thought leader, that will fully utilise your considerable skills, industry knowledge and experience then look no further. Please submit a copy of your CV quoting reference 10276.

Building Management Products & Solutions | P&L Leadership | Group-owned Location: South EastSalary: £85,000-£95,000 basic + bonus & benefitsThe opportunity:A highly attractive opportunity has arisen for a Director - General Manager to take full leadership of a profitable, specialist business within a well-established engineering-led group.This role offers genuine autonomy, strategic influence and full P&L ownership. You will lead a technically credible business delivering critical products and solutions used in safety-critical, regulated and mission-essential environments.This business operates at the intersection of engineered products, systems integration and customer-led solutions, serving long-standing customers across multiple industrial and commercial markets.For the right leader, this is a chance to shape strategy, drive growth, influence innovation and leave a clear personal imprint on a respected business.The role:Reporting directly to the Board, you will have end-to-end responsibility for the division's strategy, commercial performance, operations and people. You will balance short-term delivery with long-term value creation, ensuring sustainable growth in competitive and highly regulated markets.The person:This role will suit a commercially astute, technically credible leader who enjoys running a business rather than a function. Proven experience in a senior General Manager or Divisional Director role with full P&L accountabilityBackground in engineered products, systems or solutionsThe ability to balance growth, operational efficiency and customer-centric deliveryConfidence operating at Board level, with the gravitas to influence senior stakeholdersA leadership style that combines strategic thinking with pragmatism, integrity and accountability Why apply? Genuine opportunity to run and shape a specialist businessA stable platform with scope for growth, innovation and investmentLong-term career opportunity rather than a short-term turnaround All applications will be handled in confidence. To apply, please submit your CV quoting reference 10244.