Designate Business Manager South East London / North West Kent | £70,000–£90,000 + Significant Annual Profit Share + Company Car Full Time | Permanent A Senior Management Opportunity Offering Genuine Autonomy and Long-Term Rewards Are you an experienced Business Manager, National or Regional Sales Manager or commercial leader looking for greater responsibility, commercial freedom and the opportunity to share in the success of a business? We're recruiting for a Designate Business Manager to join a highly successful, privately owned group operating across specialist wholesale, distribution and technical product markets. This is an excellent opportunity for an established manager with a strong sales focus who enjoys developing people, building customer relationships and driving profitable growth. About the Business Our client is part of a privately owned group with annual turnover exceeding £1 billion and a strong presence across wholesale, distribution and specialist technical markets. The group operates a decentralised management structure, giving its business leaders the freedom to make commercial decisions, develop their teams and respond to opportunities within their markets, supported by the resources and stability of an established national group. The Role As Designate Business Manager, you'll build on your existing management experience with a view to taking full responsibility for a sizeable business, including its sales, profitability, people and operations. The role has a strong commercial focus, requiring someone who can lead sales teams, develop customer relationships and identify opportunities for growth. Key responsibilities include: * Driving sales growth through existing customers and new business development * Leading, motivating and developing sales-focused teams * Managing commercial targets, budgets, margins and profitability * Building strong relationships with customers and suppliers * Identifying opportunities to improve business performance * Recruiting, coaching and developing employees * Taking ownership of commercial decisions and results About You You'll be an experienced, commercially driven manager with strong people leadership skills and a proven background in sales or business development. You may currently be a Business Manager, Branch Manager, Profit Centre Manager, National or Regional Sales Manager, Commercial Manager or General Manager. Experience within wholesale, distribution, manufacturing or technical product markets would be particularly relevant, including electrical, HVAC, building services, lighting, plumbing and heating, industrial products, automation or building materials. We're looking for someone who can demonstrate: * Experience leading and developing sales teams * A track record of growing sales and customer relationships * Commercial understanding of budgets, margins and profitability * Strong communication and people management skills * A proactive, hands-on management approach * The ambition and capability to take full responsibility for a business Salary & Benefits * £70,000–£90,000 basic salary, dependent on experience * Significant annual profit share, offering substantial additional earning potential linked to business performance * Company car * Pension * Genuine influence over commercial decisions * Long-term career development within a successful privately owned group If you're an experienced manager or commercial leader looking for greater responsibility and the opportunity to make a real difference, we'd welcome a confidential conversation. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence