General Manager
Ref: 621144
Caversham, UK
£80,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Innovative Market Strategies
About the candidate
An experienced general manager in the IT distribution and consumer electronics industry, with over 25 years of high-impact leadership dedicated to top-tier UK retailers. This candidate boasts extensive expertise in overseeing operations that generate revenues in excess of £100M, and managing multifunctional teams in diverse commercial sectors. A strategic leader skilled in major P&L management, omnichannel strategies, and developing robust senior customer and brand partnerships, they possess a proven track record in steering organisations through complex market environments to significant growth and efficiency improvements.
What makes them great?
- Revenue Growth - Spearheaded initiatives that realised a 7% year-on-year revenue increase while delivering a 1.24% improvement in margins.
- Team Integration - Successfully unified four siloed sales teams into a cohesive unit, markedly boosting operational efficiency and employee engagement.
- Innovative Market Strategies - Led a rapid market entry strategy and realised a significant increase in sales volume through innovative channel and promotional strategies.
Areas of expertise
- Commercial and Financial Leadership - Expertise in P&L ownership of over £100M, renowned for interpreting complex financial data to drive profitability.
- Omnichannel Strategy Development - Adept at crafting and implementing strategies across national retail, e-commerce, and marketplaces, enhancing global brand engagement and sales.
- Operational Excellence - Demonstrated ability in leading SAP transformation initiatives and integrating diverse operational teams to streamline processes and boost performance.