Sales Recruit UK
General Manager / Managing Director – B2B Trade & Distribution
General Manager / Managing Director – B2B Trade & Distribution at Sales Recruit UK, based in Central Belt, paying £80,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £80,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Central Belt
- Closing date
- Sector
- Driving & Logistics
About 138% above the going rate for driving & logistics
Reference jobs/general-manager-managing-director-b2b-trade-distribution
About the role
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:
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Lead the business with full P&L accountability
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Develop and implement commercial and sales strategies
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Strengthen key customer relationships and identify new business opportunities
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Lead, motivate and support a long-serving technical sales team
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Manage budgets, margin performance and operational delivery
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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:
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Strong record of leading and developing teams in a B2B environment
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Proven experience managing a P&L and driving profitability
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Commercially minded with a focus on growth and customer development
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Strategic thinker with hands-on leadership style
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Able to work autonomously within a wider group framework
The Reward
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Basic salary circa £80,000
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Uncapped profit-related pay, typically around £70,000 per year
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Company car, private healthcare and generous pension
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Full autonomy to lead and shape a profitable, well-established business
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Genuine long-term progression within a respected UK group
Reference: jobs/general-manager-managing-director-b2b-trade-distribution · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via Sales Recruit UK
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