General Manager

Our client seeks to appoint a General Manager to take the reins of overall operational activities, ensuring human and capital resources are utilised, developed and integrated to optimum levels.

The suitable candidate for this role will be a leader who exudes charisma, and can demonstrate admirable people management skills with the ability to command respect from all divisions of the business.

Interpersonal Management

Implement staff training with deemed necessary

To be the first point of contact with staff

Ensure that sufficient staff resources are in place to operate to maximum efficiency

To support and motivate staff to achieve maximum output and profit

To ensure that staff are incentivised where appropriate

Liaise with key departmental heads

Strategies and Objectives

Set and manage annual performance targets within the budget process

Ensure that revenue and profitability targets set in the budget are met

Ensure that operations contribute to the overall strategy and development of the business

Deliver an excellent service to customers, providing ultimate satisfaction to drive growth

Achieve and exceed company expectations

Continuously monitor the marketplace through research and analysis

Be responsible for Profit and Loss

Ensure the correct and balanced deployment of resources is in place

Operational Management

Ensure work undertaken is produced within agreed timescales and contractual obligations with clients are met in full

Challenge processes for continual improvement

Key Skills & Attributes

Possess an overall understanding of business operations

At least 5 years’ experience in the last 15 years at Sales Director level.

A sound knowledge the printing or packaging industry

A strong problem solver and decision maker

Demonstrates communication, influencing and negotiating skills

Impeccable report writing and presentation skills