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Managing Director

Ref: 613382

Gloucestershire, UK

£80,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Sales Leadership
  • Team Development Expertise
  • High-Value Account Management

About the candidate

An accomplished Managing Director with extensive experience directing sales strategies and growth within foodservice. With over two decades of strategic leadership, this candidate excels in delivering substantial revenue growth, improving operational efficiencies, and spearheading market expansion initiatives. They demonstrate a superior ability to build strong, lasting relationships with major accounts across QSR, retail, healthcare, education, and HORECA while effectively leading and developing high-performing teams.

Their career history includes impactful roles where they have consistently exceeded financial targets and enhanced customer satisfaction through innovative strategies and strong team leadership. Their expertise spans multiple high-stake environments, making them adept at navigating competitive markets and steering companies towards sustained success.

What makes them great?

  • Achieved notable revenue growth, with one example being the growth of regional sales from £4.7 million to £4.95 million in a single fiscal year.
  • Successfully managed key accounts valued at over £15 million, illustrating a strong capability in maintaining and expanding major customer relationships.
  • Implemented strategic initiatives that increased TUCO-related spend from £1.1 million to over £2 million, demonstrating effective market penetration and budget management.
  • Managed large key accounts including Bunzl Lockhart, Bidfood, Pret-a-manger, Costco, Aggora Projects, Tailor Made and Berkely Projects.

Areas of expertise

  • Sales Leadership: Proven track record in strategizing and leading sales operations to drive growth and profitability.
  • Business growth: Develop strategic sales plans aligned with organisational objectives, including short-, medium-, and long-term growth initiatives for the business.
  • Strategic Planning: Lead the commercial strategy to deliver sustained sales and margin growth.
  • Team Development: Expert in building, mentoring, and leading teams to exceed their targets and deliver results.