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Managing Director
Ref: 333545
Oxfordshire
£85,000
- Permanent
- Strategic Leadership
- Revenue Growth
- Immediate Availability
About the candidate
A Managing Director with a proven track record of driving growth, profitability, and operational excellence across a range of sectors including logistics, foodservice, and retail. This candidate stands out for their strategic business planning, financial management, and exceptional leadership skills, adept at handling large-scale operations involving multiple logistics sites and vehicle fleets. Their expertise spans B2B/B2C markets, E-commerce, and food markets, showcasing a dynamic ability to lead turnarounds and deliver 'best in class logistics' through strategic mergers and site consolidations. With a background steeped in commercial management, they have consistently surpassed business objectives by implementing innovative improvements, fostering cross-functional team development, and leveraging problem-solving and analytical skills to drive business goals.
What makes them great?
- Managed multiple logistics sites and a 600-vehicle fleet, executing 150,000 deliveries per day
- Led a national logistics business with a £40 million annual turnover, boosting net profitability by 22% vs. the previous year
- Successfully merged and consolidated sites to deliver 'best in class' logistics, indicating strong strategic merger and acquisition skills
- Extensive experience in driving significant business growth, transforming a £2 million business to £14 million within six years
- Exceptional leadership qualities, evidenced by mentoring and developing high-performing teams across various business functions
Areas of expertise
- Demonstrable record of leading Food/ Foodservice and Logistics companies
- Strategic Business Planning and Financial Management
- Operational Efficiency and Turnaround Leadership
- Large-scale Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Stakeholder Engagement and Team Development
- Profitability Improvement and Revenue Growth
- Innovative Business Solutions and Market Expansion