General Manager & Head of Sales Operations

Description

A leadership role for someone who's ready to take a business to the next level.

A respected international organisation within the aerospace supply chain is searching for a high-impact General Manager & Head of Sales Operations a leader who thrives on commercial ownership, operational transformation, and building high-performing teams.

This is not a maintenance role. It's a growth mandate.

With an established operation in Stoke and the potential for a future relocation the business is looking for a GM who can take control of operational outcomes, strengthen customer relationships, and drive profitability across a complex, fast-moving environment. You'll be based in Reading, with regular oversight of the Stoke operation.

What You Will Own

You'll be the senior decision-maker on the ground, trusted to deliver:

Full P&L ownership and commercial performanceOperational leadership across a multi-function teamStrategic customer engagement, including a key prime contractor relationshipSales optimisation to maximise value and marginBusiness performance forecasting & reportingContinuous improvement and operational upliftOverall H&S leadership and complianceExport Control oversightLocal IT and infrastructure management If you're the type of GM who naturally steps into the centre of the operation, gets close to customers, and lifts overall performance - this is the role.

Who We're Looking For

A confident, grounded, commercially sharp operator with:

Essential

Aerospace industry exposureP&L accountability and operational performance leadershipB2B/B2C sales experience at all levelsWarehouse, inventory, or supply chain understandingExport regulations knowledgeStrong people management and customer-facing presence Desirable

MS Office expertiseExperience with WMS, databases or Crystal Reports Experience from any technical, engineering, aerospace, MRO, logistics, or high-compliance environment will give you a strong competitive edge.

Why This Role Is Different

You're stepping into a visible, senior position within a respected global organisation.You'll have the autonomy to lead, shape strategy, and influence future site operations, including Stoke's potential relocation.Your impact will be immediate, measurable, and valued.This is a role with momentum, investment, and executive-level visibility. If you're a GM who's ready to take on a leadership challenge with genuine scope, this is your next move.

Please contact me with urgency.

Ad ID: 5417831734