What if your next move wasn’t just running a business…

But helping build one?

I’m currently working with a highly respected specialist business operating across the OE and automotive aftermarket sectors.

Following recent acquisition, the business is entering an exciting new phase of growth.

The owner is actively investing in the wider group, adding businesses to the portfolio and building long-term capability across the sector.

This isn’t about maintaining the status quo.

It’s about leading growth.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing business following acquisition
• Highly visible Managing Director role with real influence and autonomy
• Strong existing customer base with significant OE growth potential
• Backing from an ambitious owner investing in long-term expansion
• Opportunity to help scale both the OE and aftermarket sides of the business
• Small, agile team environment where decisions can be made quickly
• Highly rewarding salary and package for the right person
• A role where your contribution will directly influence the future direction of the company

The Opportunity

The business currently operates with a close-knit team of around 10 employees and turnover of approximately £4m.

The strategy is clear.

Grow the OE side of the business and allow the aftermarket opportunity to follow naturally.

The successful person will lead the team, develop supplier and customer relationships, drive commercial performance and help shape the future direction of the company alongside the owner.

This is a role for someone commercially driven, energetic and capable of combining leadership with hands-on business development and strategic growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and developing the UK business and team
• Driving OE sales growth and strategic customer development
• Managing and developing supplier relationships
• Negotiating commercial agreements and supporting profitability growth
• Working closely with the owner on long-term business strategy
• Identifying opportunities for business expansion and market growth
• Building a strong commercial culture focused on performance and accountability
• Supporting the continued growth of the aftermarket business through OE success

About You

This role will suit you if you:

• Have leadership experience within the automotive, commercial vehicle OE and/or aftermarket sectors
• Understand OEM account management and commercial sales strategy
• Have experience negotiating with suppliers and managing commercial relationships
• Are commercially driven, energetic and growth-focused
• Enjoy building businesses and developing teams
• Want the opportunity to play a key role within a growing group structure

The role is based in Buckingham, and you will need to live within a commutable distance.

About the Company

Our client is a specialist automotive business supplying across OE and aftermarket channels with a strong reputation and established customer relationships.

Following recent acquisition, the company is entering an exciting period of investment and growth, with a clear strategy focused on OE expansion and long-term commercial development.

Apply today, and Stewart Lupton at JSL Solutions - Industrial and Automotive Aftermarket Recruitment, will be in touch. Alternatively, call Stewart for further information.

JSL Solutions – Recruitment...The Right Way.

Specialists in senior commercial and leadership recruitment for manufacturers and distributors across the industrial and automotive aftermarket.