General manager Manchester £80'000-£90'000 +Hybrid working model + Company car + Excellent benefits package + Pension + Holiday Excellent opportunity for someone with a strong commercial and sales background to join an ambitious training provider that has the vision to be a power house in the training industry.This training provide are an exceptional company to work for, offering a dynamic and rewarding environment. In 2024, the company made significant strides by acquiring businesses in the US and UAE. Looking ahead to 2025, they have ambitious plans for global growth, including the acquisition of companies in the middle east. Additionally, their commitment to excellence is evident through its recent recognition at the GWO Safety and Training Awards, where it secured multiple accolades, including Trainer of the Year and Young Achiever of the Year. In this role, the general manager is responsible for driving the operational and performance growth across multiple sites in the UK. On a day-to-day basis, you will manage the financial performance of the company, including overseeing P&L responsibilities and capital investments. You are actively involved in executing business strategies by analyzing weekly and monthly KPIs to ensure the company meets its targets. The General manager also interfaces with clients to understand local market needs and training requirements, while leading initiatives for sales and profit growth. You will focus on reducing costs through strategic supplier negotiations and improving operational efficiency, including reducing non-value-added activities through process mapping and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate for this position is a senior management professional with at least five years of experience in a similar role within Engineering, Utilities, or Commercial Training Management. You will have a strong commercial awareness and a proven track record of driving results, as well as experience in managing and coaching teams to success. This is a brilliant role for someone to join an ambitious training provider where you can stamp your mark and play a key role in its growth and development. The role:*Direct P&L responsibilities for the company's financial performance and capital investments*Hands on execution*Using weekly / monthly KPI's to ensure that the business is performing in line with business expectations*Commercially astute to interface with clients and understand the local market and training requirements*Proven track record of delivering sales and profit growth*Lead purchase price reductions for local 3rd party suppliers*Operational experience to understand and deliver cost of sales savings, through efficiency, trainer utilisation and cost controlThe person *Must have experience running an operation. *Full P&L experience *Sales/ commercial awareness *Have worked un the utility industry Must have run an operation, P&L experience, sales and must have utility background,
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Rise Technical Recruitment Limited
Posted a day ago, valid for 23 days
Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England
£65,000 - £78,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position of General Manager in Manchester offers a salary between £80,000 and £90,000, along with a hybrid working model and an excellent benefits package.
- The ideal candidate should have at least five years of senior management experience in Engineering, Utilities, or Commercial Training Management.
- This role involves driving operational and performance growth across multiple sites while managing the financial performance and P&L responsibilities of the company.
- The General Manager will also interface with clients to understand local market needs and lead initiatives for sales and profit growth.
- This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious training provider poised for global expansion, particularly in the Middle East, and recognized for its excellence in training.
