Managing Director of Material Handling

The Company is seeking a Managing Director for its UK division. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the business's key performance indicators, including market share, financial targets, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction. This role demands a leader with a proven track record in materials handling and supply chain solutions, particularly in B2B sales and service within industrial, capital equipment, and leasing sectors. The Managing Director will be tasked with developing the business, optimizing operational delivery, and ensuring a strong focus on sales performance and asset management. A strategic mindset is essential, as the role involves aligning with the company's long-term growth plans and delivering a strategic vision that fosters innovation and growth. Applicants for the Managing Director position at the company's UK division should possess a background in transformation and automation, with the ability to lead change and growth at a large scale. The role requires a leader with high levels of financial and commercial acumen, who can anticipate customer needs and market trends to implement competitive business strategies. The ideal candidate will also have a strong focus on team development, coaching, and succession planning, and be adept at stakeholder and customer relationship management. Emotional intelligence, resilience, and professionalism are key attributes for this role, as is the ability to create an environment that values and encourages disruptive and creative solutions.