General Manager / Managing Director - B2B Trade & Distribution

Sales Recruit UK
Glasgow

The Client

Our client is a long-established, highly respected business supplying technically specified products to trade and industrial customers throughout the UK. With a strong parent group, an experienced technical sales team and an excellent market reputation, the company now seeks a commercially driven leader to take full ownership of its next stage of growth.

The Candidate

You’ll be a proven B2B commercial leader with experience in trade, distribution, or technical sales environments.
This position requires a confident, people-focused manager who combines sales acumen with sound operational and financial understanding.

Key Requirements:

  • Strong record of leading and developing teams in a B2B environment

  • Proven experience managing a P&L and driving profitability

  • Commercially minded with a focus on growth and customer development

  • Strategic thinker with hands-on leadership style

  • Able to work autonomously within a wider group framework

The Role

As General Manager / Managing Director , you’ll take full P&L responsibility for the operation and lead a stable, experienced team.
This is a leadership role with real autonomy — you’ll set strategy, drive performance and ensure the business continues to deliver strong results and exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the business with full P&L accountability

  • Develop and implement commercial and sales strategies

  • Strengthen key customer relationships and identify new business opportunities

  • Lead, motivate and support a long-serving technical sales team

  • Manage budgets, margin performance and operational delivery

  • Report directly to group board level on financial and commercial performance

Posted 2025-10-24

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