General Manager

Description:

General Manager

Plymouth

Onsite

Our client is the largest garage equipment sales and service company in the UK, offering a total one-stop-shop solution for all of its' customers. Following a recent acquisition, they are now looking to recruit an experienced General Manager to join their team in Plymouth.

The General Manager will oversee the day-to-day running of the acquired business based in Plymouth. Managing several departments including service, sales, installation, warehouse, logistics, purchasing and finance. Creating a cohesive working environment between the two companies.

Key responsibilities:

Manage P&L performance, ensuring the business is profitable
Overseeing all departments, ensuring effective communication and productivity between the different departments
Drive continuous improvements across the business, improving both systems and processes.
Identify strategies to drive continuous improvement and automation in operational processes and practices
Ensure continuous improvement is an integral part of the culture, whilst supporting business growth
Oversee and maintain operational performance to ensure it meets regulatory and client expectations and targets
Deliver operational and financial results against associated plans and budgets whilst making high quality decisions that not only advance the business, but enable an increase in margins
Proactively identify, manage and mitigate existing and emerging operational risks, ensuring operational business controls are effective and that policies and procedures are clearly defined and adhered to
Fully adhere to legal and regulatory requirements and the good conduct of the businesses, maintaining ongoing compliance and upholding reputation

Skills and qualifications:

Demonstrable experience at senior management level in a medium sized business
Experience in an engineering or capital equipment business which offers service, maintenance and installations nationwide.
Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing operational and business wide strategies
Exceptional people leadership experience, with the ability to set a clear vision, collaborate and motivate others
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the capability to inspire confidence, motivate and influence others
The energy, enthusiasm and passion for change with the ability to motivate and generate excitement, inspire confidence and make things happen in a collaborative way at different levels throughout the organisation
Experience managing teams who are office based and field based

You will need to demonstrate your ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships (both internal and external) and be a confident, motivational leader with a hands-on approach to management.

This is an exciting role and the chance to make a real impact in a growing business.

Please apply to find out more