Managing Director Designate

Managing Director Designate

Automotive - Industrial - Engineering - Allied Industries

Privately Owned | Global Tech Manufacturing Group | UK HQ

This is not just a job.

It's a succession opportunity.

Location:

Central England
(Coventry, Leicester, Birmingham, Northampton or surrounding areas)

We are seeking a high-potential Senior Executive / Senior Leader who is ready to step into a Managing Director remit within a privately owned, international technology-led manufacturing group operating across the Key Automotive, Industrial, Engineering and allied supply sectors.

With over 15 years of sustained growth, this group has built a reputation for innovation, autonomy, and long-term thinking.

Each international subsidiary operates with genuine independence, and this role represents full P&L ownership of the UK / Group HQ operation, with the backing of engaged owners and an experienced incumbent MD for full handover.

The Opportunity:

This is a Managing Director Designate role, offering a structured, supportive and fast track transition into full MD responsibility.

You will initially work alongside the current Managing Director in a mentoring-led handover, gaining deep insight into the business, its people, customers, and growth strategy — before assuming full MD status.

The remit is broad, autonomous, and commercially driven:

• Lead and grow the UK / HQ business


• Drive sales, marketing, and commercial strategy


• Own operational performance and financial outcomes


• Develop people, culture, and leadership capability


• Represent the business at board and shareholder level

Who We're Looking For:

We're looking for someone special.

A commercially sharp, people-centric leader with the ambition, gravitas, and capability to run a business in its entirety.

You will most likely come from the Automotive, Aftermarket, Engineering, Industrial or allied product supply / manufacturing industries and already operate at Senior Leadership level, with a clear upward career trajectory toward MD.

Your Background Will Include:

• Senior leadership experience within the market sector you are in.


• Strong understanding of complex distribution routes to market and fragmented supply chains.


• A proven record of Sales growth and Commercial performance.


• Experience managing a business or business unit with real accountability.


• Exposure to international trading environments (desirable).


• Strong analytical and IT capability, able to turn data into actionable strategy.


• A passion for technology and technical products.


• The gravitas and confidence to influence at board and owner level.

You'll be ambitious, resilient, and comfortable with challenge — but equally collaborative, values-led, and committed to developing people.

Package:

• Highly competitive salary (circa £100k+, negotiable) + Excellent benefits


• Fast track to MD appointment rising remuneration (£150k)


• Performance-related bonus


• Company car


• Pension


• Clear progression to full Managing Director


• Structured mentoring and handover from incumbent MD

Meet the Employer:

Initial online “Meet the Employer” sessions will be conducted by our exclusive recruitment partner Glen Shepherd.

Call Glen for a confidential conversation: 07977 266309
Or email your CV:

We are hiring now — if you're ready to take the final step into a Managing Director role within a high-growth, privately owned, international tech manufacturer, this is your moment.

JOB REF: 4318GS

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