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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 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 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 Reward • Basic salary circa £80,000 • Uncapped profit-related pay , typically around £70,000 per year • Company car, private healthcare and generous pension • Full autonomy to lead and shape a profitable, well-established business • Genuine long-term progression within a respected UK group