General Manager

Job Description:

Nottinghamshire (site based)

We are recruiting a General Manager for a highly successful and fast-growing SME operating in a bespoke, project-based environment supplying manufactured solutions to commercial, industrial and retail customers. We require a senior, autonomous General Manager who will ensure the business operates as a well-oiled machine and is commercially ready for the next phase of growth.

The Role

• As General Manager, you will have full responsibility for the overall performance and day-to-day running of the business, reporting directly to the Managing Director.
• You will own the P&L, with accountability for revenue, margin, cost control, forecasting, and cash flow.
• As General Manager, you will lead the senior management structure, with direct responsibility for senior managers overseeing manufacturing, design and installation.
• You will drive all commercial activity, with strong oversight of estimating, pricing, bid strategy, and project profitability.
• The General Manager will act as the central “conductor” of the business, ensuring people, processes, and priorities are aligned and operating efficiently.

Profile Required

• Proven commercial leadership background as General Manager, Commercial Manager, Head of Commercial or Commercial Director within an SME.
• Experience in estimating, pricing, or commercially managing bespoke, project-based work.
• Background in sectors such as manufacturing, construction, fit-out, shopfitting, furniture, kitchens, bathrooms, KBB or similar bespoke made-to-order environments.
• Demonstrable P&L responsibility and experience leading a busy business unit.
• A strategic, credible, and people-focused leader, able to build trust, bring structure, and motivate teams through growth.

If you are an ambitious and driven General Manager in manufacturing, with a strong commercial background who is ready to head up an expanding business and take it to the next stage, please send your CV and cover email with current remuneration package to our retained consultants at Cooper Edwards.