Business Unit Manager

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Business Unit Manager to join the team.

Location: Northampton

Salary: £70K Depending on Experience

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

About The Company:

Our client is a £100M multi-disciplinary global organisation, with businesses than span multiple sectors including IT Management, Telecommunication and Electrical Manufacturing. Over the past 5 years they have launched an exciting new business focusing on IT Managed Services. They have a strong client base across multiple sectors including Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail and Non-for-Profit.

Due to their ambitious plans to grow the business, they are looking to bring on board a Business Unit Manager, who will report into the Board of Directors, to take ownership of their new venture. This is an exciting opportunity to build a strong team around you and grow the business with the full backing of the wider group.

Business Unit Manager – The Role:

This is a key role for the organisation and will be responsible for the growth of their new IT Managed Services business. It will develop and implement the strategy to drive growth, focussing on driving new business, customer retention, supplier/3rd party relationships, service delivery and quality. The Board of Directors are looking for someone who can think creatively and can recruit/develop a strong team around them.

Business Unit Manager – Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement an effective business strategy to drive growth

- Manage, recruit and motivate a small team including implementing KPIs and establishing clear goals

- Ensure that all projects are delivered on time and to customer satisfaction, in order drive customer retention

- Manage relationships with key clients, suppliers and 3rd party organisations

- Report to the Board of Directors on key metrics and overall business performance

Business Unit Manager – You:

- Minimum 10 years’ experience working within the IT Managed Services, Audio-Visual or IT Management space (Essential)

- Track record of managing projects through to completion

- Strong commercial acumen including ability to drive sales

- Able to regularly show initiative in driving new ideas and transformation programmes drive improved performance

Business Unit Manager – Benefits:

- Company car

- Involvement in monthly, quarterly and annual incentives from day one

- Private healthcare

To submit your CV for this exciting Business Unit Manager opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now!