Managing Director
Plumbing & Water Systems | UK ManufacturerLocation: West MidlandsPackage: c.£150,000 + executive car, bonus & benefitsA well-established UK manufacturer operating at the heart of the plumbing, heating and water systems sector is seeking a commercially focused Managing Director to lead the next phase of its growth.Supplying high-quality, technically credible products into UK plumbing merchants, distributors and trade channels, the business has built a strong reputation over many years through product reliability, manufacturing capability and deep industry relationships.With solid operational foundations already in place, the company is now looking for a Managing Director who understands how to win in trade-led markets, someone able to accelerate growth through strong channel strategy, deep merchant engagement and sharp commercial execution.This is a leadership opportunity for an individual who has built their career around plumbing products, building services or water-related systems and who understands the commercial dynamics of merchant networks and distribution.The role: Reporting to the board and holding P&L responsibility, you will lead the commercial agenda of the business, strengthening its position across plumbing merchants, distributors and trade partners.Key priorities will include:Developing deeper relationships with national and regional plumbing merchants and distributorsDriving revenue growth through clearer channel focus, pricing strategy and customer developmentLeading and developing a sales-led leadership teamTranslating technical product capability into clear, compelling commercial propositionsActing as the senior commercial face of the business with key customers and industry stakeholders The business already has a stable operational platform and experienced management team; the focus of the role is accelerating commercial momentum and market penetration.The person: You will likely come from a Sales Director, Commercial Director or Managing Director background within plumbing products, building services, water systems or related sectors.You will bring:A strong track record of working with UK plumbingmerchants, distributors or trade channelsExperience selling manufactured products into the building services marketA commercially driven leadership style with the credibility to operate at board and customer levelA clear understanding of how trade-led markets operateThis is a rare opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a respected UK manufacturer where commercial leadership and industry relationships will directly drive the company's next stage of growth.Please apply in confidence with your CV quoting reference 10303.
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