General Manager – Building/Construction products – East Anglia

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• Excellent General Manager opportunity within the building products sector
• Head Office based in East Anglia

About Our Client

Due to continued investment and growth an excellent opportunity has become available for a sales / commercially focussed General Manager who will have full P&L and budget responsibility for a rapidly expanding Manufacturing business in construction supply chain.

We are looking for a candidate who has proven sales and commercial leadership capabilities in a high-quality environment with a customer focussed approach and strong contacts and understanding across the construction supply chain working with key contractors and specifiers.

Job Description

• Lead, mentor and develop your direct reports and wider employee base, providing guidance and an environment in which they can thrive and achieve their potential.
• Have proven experience of working with NEC contracts and related commercial negotiations / administration.
• Control of all aspects of the business including forecasting and budgeting.
• Manage key customer and supplier relationships to be the voice of the customer within the business to deliver and grow customer relationships.
• Monitor industry trends and technology advancements to reduce costs and ensure the business remains competitive.
• Develop strong relationships across the business to understand the market requirements to drive manufacturing innovation especially of the bespoke projects side of the business.
• Ensure that KPI’s are managed and maintained to a satisfactory level.

The Successful Applicant

• Demonstrable senior sales / commercial experience in preferably in construction materials manufacturing.
• Have specialist knowledge / experience in production (desirable).
• Understands the construction value chain.
• Ability to sell innovative technical solutions to customers opposed to pure singular products.
• A structured approach to sales leadership with a background of adding value through training, mentoring, coaching and supporting their teams.
• An open and likeable personality with easy and open communication, honesty and integrity.
• Ideally experience of working within an entrepreneurial SME manufacturing business.
• Strong analytical mind set who understands their business inside and out including performance, forecasting, EBIT/profit focus.
• Located within commuting distance of Head office in East Anglia.

What’s on Offer

Competitive executive salary and comprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed). Excellent opportunities for professional development and growth. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we encourage you to apply today!