Managing Director

Our client is a highly successful, fast-growing manufacturing and engineering company in the Attachment market with global distribution and dealer networks. They manufacture innovative hydraulic attachments used with excavators and associated construction equipment. With sites in the UK, Australia, China and most recently the USA. This is a global business satisfying the demand for high-quality products in over seventy countries on all seven continents.

The Managing Director, Australia, will be responsible for the sustained performance, efficient operations, financial performance and growth strategy of the Australian business. The Managing Director will be part of a strong local management team and will be passionate about self and team development. The key purpose is to be instrumental in driving improvements with P&L responsibility for the business with the support of the global group leadership team. The successful candidate will provide strong strategic support and direction to both the local and global leadership teams.

Responsibilities will include:

• Management of the Sales & Commercial growth of the Australian Business
• Providing a positive and ongoing Customer Experience
• Overseeing and Managing all local Financial Controls
• Management of the Australian Marketing Strategy
• Management of the local Inventory management system 
• Management of the local operating rhythms 
• Ensure Safety Measures are in place and implemented in accordance with local laws
• Ensure ongoing Quality & Continuous Improvement
• Provide a positive working environment and commitment to culture building

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience as a strong sales and commercially driven Managing Director, ideally with some experience in an engineering and manufacturing Organisation and/or a small or family run business
• Demonstrate experience with operational and commercial excellence by leading people through change and growth
• Be someone who dreams big but is down to earth and prepared to roll up their sleeves as part of the team
• Have proven delivery of setting stretching financial targets and establishing a clear road map of how to achieve them
• Ability to build and establish meaningful influential relationships with customers and the team
• Experience of delivering results against operational, service, quality, safety and cost targets
• Have the ability to travel both interstate and internationally

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus opportunities
• Company car

If this sounds like you please send a Cover Letter and CV outlining your experience and capability match to the position.