General Manager
Recruiter: Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Location: Bedfordshire
Salary: Competitive + bonus & benefits
Application date: 3rd Apr 2026
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead a dynamic, growth-oriented business? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company as a General Manager, with a focus on driving sales, business growth and performance to meet the corporate objectives and targets over the new 2 – 3 years. As an innovative organisation working within a niche market sector, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact while working alongside a high-performing team. If you’re passionate about driving business success and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, this could be the perfect role for you.
As a General Manager you will:
• Lead and develop a close-knit team, fostering performance, accountability, and a collaborative culture.
• Drive the company’s strategic sales growth, aligning with group objectives to achieve sustainable revenue and margin improvement.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, engaging proactively with key accounts and expanding the product and solution portfolio.
• Oversee all aspects of business operations, ensuring efficient performance and long-term financial stability.
• Strengthen supplier relationships, onboard new suppliers, and enhance the company’s competitiveness in automation and motion control.
• Champion digital growth by driving the development of the company’s online platform and expanding customer engagement through innovative digital marketing strategies.
The General Manager will bring:
• Proven leadership experience with a track record of driving business growth and profitability.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to develop and execute strategic plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Experience in supplier development and negotiation, particularly within automation, special purpose equipment and/or related industries.
• A results-driven mindset with the ability to inspire and motivate a team towards achieving common goals.
This role plays a pivotal part in the company’s vision to innovate and grow within the automation, special purpose equipment and/or motion control sector. By leveraging strong supplier relationships, developing strategic partnerships, and driving operational excellence, the General Manager, will contribute to the company’s long-term success and position as an industry leader.