Position FILLED – Lanoguard – Managing Director

• Newhaven
• Full time

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To drive their next growth phase and to relieve the founder and GM of day-to-day responsibilities, Lanoguard are seeking an experienced business leader. The company is currently being led by a General Manager who will remain with the business in a wider strategic role.

We operate in the automotive sector, selling our product range via various digital marketing channels and an e-commerce platform direct to consumer, primarily in the UK. Opportunities exist to widen the product range and to take these to existing and new geographic markets. An ambitious growth route has already been identified.

The business manufactures its main product and supports this offer with a range of accessories. As a direct to consumer marketing and manufacturing operation, the company arranges shipments on an individual order basis.

We require an experienced business leader who has the necessary skills to fulfil the job description as well as the enthusiasm and drive to put your own mark on the next phase of development.

The Managing Director is responsible for overseeing the overall strategy, sales and marketing, supply chain, manufacturing and all other operational activities and financial performance of the company. This role requires the provision of leadership, direction, and guidance to the team and ensuring the company achieves its business objectives as agreed with the group board.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute business strategies: Align with the goals of the group board and shareholders.
• Provide strategic advice: Offer insights to the group board on market trends and company direction.
• Implement agreed business plans: Lead all business functions, including sales & marketing, manufacturing, logistics, product development and administration to deliver business targets and objectives.
• Ensure compliance: Implement, communicate and enforce company policies and legal guidelines.
• Financial oversight: Monitor financial performance, capital investments, and business ventures to achieve agreed objectives.
• Leadership and motivation: Lead the team, develop team members & delegate appropriate responsibilities, manage direct reporting team members and drive maximum personnel performance throughout.
• Problem-solving: Work with team members to analyse and resolve problematic situations to ensure company objectives are delivered.

Skills &

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Managing Director/CEO or in a similar senior executive role.
• Strong understanding of business finance and performance management principles.
• Experience of leading an organisation with diverse business functions, particularly digital direct to consumer marketing and full e-commerce platforms, internal operations including production and logistics whilst ensuring full financial controls are maintained.
• In-depth knowledge of governance and general management best practices.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organisational and leadership skills.
• Innovative and constantly seeking improvement in all areas of the business.

If this sounds like you, please contact Kate Carter in the first instance.