About the position
Lead and transform a growing distribution business into a high-performing, data-driven operation Is this you? What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it) Where you'll be doing it What you'll need What you'll get How to apply
You're a firm, grounded leader who doesn't shy away from tough decisions. Structured, disciplined and direct in your communication, you bring calm authority in high-pressure environments. You're not political or corporate - you focus on results. You've turned around underperforming teams before and know how to balance accountability with stability, earning trust while driving change.
You'll take full ownership of a distribution business, stabilising operations and restoring performance. From overseeing sales, logistics, finance, and customer relationships to implementing structure, systems, and KPIs, you'll bring order to a paper-based environment. You'll drive process optimisation, enforce accountability, rebuild team performance, and align the business with group expectations. Alongside managing budgets and profitability, you'll introduce reporting, digital tools, and disciplined operations - laying the foundation for sustainable growth.
Our client is an established international group in the industrial distribution space, known for quality products and a strong global footprint. The local operation requires transformation, offering you the opportunity to make a visible impact while being supported by an experienced and performance-driven international leadership team. The culture is evolving towards structure, accountability, and operational excellence.
You'll bring proven experience running a distribution business or branch network, with a strong commercial track record. Your background includes sales and logistics exposure, along with hands-on leadership where you've made tough people decisions. You've successfully implemented systems, improved processes, and driven performance through data and structure. Strong interpersonal skills, resilience, and the ability to operate strategically and operationally are essential.
A challenging but rewarding turnaround opportunity with real influence and visibility. You'll have the autonomy to reshape a business, backed by an international group, with competitive remuneration aligned to your impact.
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Desired Skills:
- Distribution
- Logistics Management
- Leadership/Management Skills
- Labour Law
- Labour Relations
- Data Analysis
- Process Engineering
- Stock Control
- Stock Management
- Process Management
- Performance Management
- Profit & Loss
- Sales
- Business Development
- New Business Development
- growth drive
- profitability
- Management
- Operating Systems
- MS dynamics
Desired Work Experience:
- 5 to 10 years Retail
- More than 10 years Middle / Department Management
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree
