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Ref: CH210723A
General Manager/Managing Director (Sales focused - Process Engineering Business - Private Equity Backed)

• £90,000 to £110,000 basic plus profit performance related bonus.
• OTE likely to be in the range of £120,000 to £150,000.
• Car allowance or executive level car.
• Pension, healthcare, and life insurance.
• Opportunity to accumulate equity.
• Northwest based.

Company Overview:
We’re representing a Northwest based leading process engineering company who trade all over the world throughout a multitude of sectors including water, chemical, process, food, energy, and general industrial markets. They design, develop, and manufacture a wide variety of products relating to rotating equipment and fluid dynamics. This business is private equity-backed company formed through a successful merger and acquisition.
We are now seeking an experienced and visionary Managing Director with a strong sales focus to lead our team, drive growth, and shape the future of our clients organisation.

The Role:
As the Managing Director, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the companies operations and strategic direction, with a specific emphasis on driving sales growth. You will be responsible for sales, marketing, finance, HR, operations and manufacturing, all of which have a senior manager or Director guiding those specific functions, who in turn will report to you. A key feature of this position will be focusing on new revenue streams and applications for a product range throughout rotating equipment and fluid dynamics. Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering a sales-focused culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence among our team members and stakeholders, with a particular focus on rotating equipment and fluid dynamics solutions. You will also be responsible for the following:

• Develop and implement the company's strategic plan in alignment with the board of directors' vision, private equity investors' objectives, and growth targets.
• Identify new business opportunities, market trends, and potential areas for expansion; aiming to enhance the company's market position.
• Foster a sales-focused and collaborative work environment that encourages creativity, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Implement best practices in process engineering and project management; with a view to improving operational efficiency and support sales initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including private equity investors, clients, suppliers, industry associations, and government agencies, with a focus on driving sales opportunities, value creation, and profitability in rotating equipment and fluid dynamics.
• Represent the company in public forums, conferences, and industry events, acting as a spokesperson for the company.

The Candidate:
We are looking for the right behavioural fit over anything else. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading manufacturing businesses and will live in the Northwest, as this position will be Head Office based.
We are looking to engage with professionals who have process industry or a related field experience, with a strong sales focus and a track record of driving revenue growth.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Visionary leadership with a strategic mindset and a passion for driving innovation and continuous improvement, with a sales-oriented approach.

The Selection Process:
Each candidate will be invited to complete the Mercury Hampton IQ process; which ultimately places the control in the hands of the candidate. The Mercury Hampton IQ process is award-winning; it offers the perfect combination of human interaction and advanced technology by streamlining the recruitment process. This cutting-edge methodology produces in-depth candidate and client assessment reports; cultural match; psychometrics; video profiling; development plans; whilst increasing new employee retention.