Managing Director

A well‑established organisation within the industrial technology and equipment sector is seeking an accomplished Managing Director to lead a key business unit within its wider group. This senior role carries responsibility for strategic direction, commercial performance and organisational leadership across multiple commercial functional areas.

The Managing Director will take responsibility for shaping the business unit's long‑term direction while ensuring day‑to‑day alignment with group priorities. This role requires an individual who can bridge strategic leadership with active engagement across the organisation, maintaining close relationships with customers, teams and key stakeholders.

The position offers significant influence and the opportunity to shape both the commercial agenda and the cultural trajectory of the business.

Key Areas of Accountability

• Providing overall leadership and direction for a multi‑function commercial organisation
• Overseeing and integrating several commercial functional disciplines, ensuring cohesive performance across the unit
• Driving financial, operational and market performance to meet group objectives
• Building and developing a high‑performing team with a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Enhancing relationships with strategic customers and partners, representing the business with credibility and impact
• Ensuring the organisation is well positioned to anticipate and respond to market developments

Candidate Profile

We are seeking an MD with a background in complex B2B environments, ideally involving capital equipment or industrial technology.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong record of delivering commercial growth and sustained financial performance
• Experience leading across multiple commercial functional areas.
• The ability to operate strategically while remaining closely connected to the operational reality
• Strong financial and analytical skills with sharp commercial judgement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management capabilities
• A forward‑looking mindset, capable of guiding the organisation through evolving market conditions

What This Role Offers

• Leadership of a mature business unit with significant strategic importance
• Direct engagement with group leadership
  

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates