The opportunity
As part of an overall succession plan, the business is seeking a new Managing Director to lead all day-to-day operations and work collaboratively as part of a well-balanced and experienced Board. The business has an all-inclusive, progressive culture and invests in the development and engagement of its people, infrastructure and systems.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding and visionary leader, who is aligned to the purpose and values of the business to continue building the brand and lead the next phase of growth.
Key responsibilities and deliverables:
- The incoming Managing Director will operate as part of a well-balanced and experienced Board and will report directly to the group CEO on a day-to-day basis. They will also have direct but limited communication with the group Chairman and shareholders.
- The successful candidate will play a critical hands-on role day to day in order to achieve strategic goals through the leadership of the people and building upon the culture.
- Lead, guide, coach and support the management team ensuring they fully understand the goals and what is required to achieve them focusing on sustainable growth.
- Work closely with the Finance Director to formulate financial budgets for the business and ensure adequate controls are in place.
- Ensure a positive company-wide culture permeates throughout the business, achieving a collaborative, positive and inclusive working environment.
- Drive engagement, productivity and profitability with an objective of optimising profitability over the short, medium, and long term.
- Build strong relationships with the shareholders, Executive Board and senior leadership team, consulting and collaborating with them to keep everyone informed of key developments and company performance.
- Develop and/or build upon industry knowledge, understand the competitor landscape and identify future growth opportunities.
- Ensure the business stays ahead of technology trends and developments, spot opportunities, and ensure the use of technology to support growth.
- Assess, monitor and minimise risks to the company. Identify any potential risks and work with the team to ensure these are minimised.
- Ensure the business has a positive impact on the local community.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following characteristics:
- Somebody who is aligned and passionate about the sector or is prepared to invest time in getting to this point and understands the opportunities in the sector over the long term.
- An outstanding leader and a people person. Ability to set a vision and take people with you.
- A background in driving profitable growth, performance, and increased productivity.
- A commercial mind with a strong understanding of business finance.
- Ability to build trusted relationships, always do the right thing, a team player.
- Strong emotional intelligence and professionalism.
- Good decision-making skills are supported by strong written and verbal communication.
- You will be interested in learning and seek to be on the front foot with industry changes and opportunities.
- Ability to adapt to different challenges that are presented within the business as well as with customers and suppliers (some international travel is required).
- Ability to manage cultural change if and when required.
- Broad business acumen.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Display energy, passion, and a can-do mindset.
