Managing Director

Our client is a premium branded food processing business with ambitious plans to develop the brand and the grow the business internationally. The Managing Director will be responsible for  driving business growth, and, reporting to the Board, the main accountabilities will be as follows:

• Business strategy
• Financial control
• Performance reporting
• Commercial appraisal
• Investment
• People leadership and development

Key criteria for this position will include the following:

• FMCG General Management international experience, ideally with a branded product, within both UK and International Markets
• Very commercially adept with a track record in establishing strong customer relationships at the appropriate level and driving sales and market growth
• Proactive and accurate in assessing threats and opportunities to the business
• Knowledge and experience in pricing models, standard costing and yields
• Strong communication skills, able to influence at all levels of the business, with drive and enthusiasm