President

President - industry leading manufacturer and distributor of specialist non-woven textiles and associated products for the Commercial Laundry sector - market responsibility covering North and South America. Aiken, SC. Excellent Six figure base salary plus excellent performance bonus, & attractive benefits. The Company: Our client is a subsidiary of a long established, privately owned British multi-national manufacturing Group headquartered in the UK with operations in the UK, North America, Mexico, China and Malaysia. The Job: Reporting directly to the Group MD, you would enjoy full P&L, Business Unit Performance and operational responsibility for this $7m+ business based in Aiken, SC. The business benefits from strong recurring revenues, a solid customer base and a respected position within a specialist market. Growth is anticipated though new product development and increased market share. Key Responsibilities: Formulate and deliver the commercial proposition embracing strategic development, market share expansion, pricing models, operational performance and sustainable EBITDA growth in line with Group objectives. Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve corporate sales objectives. Understand and communicate the organisation’s value propositions and processes through client proposals and presentations. Act as the principal conduit and external interface to markets and key customers providing sales and technical expertise. Interface with strategic supply chain partners including weekly interfacing with group entities to ensure timely processing of raw materials. Oversee production operations including order scheduling and chemical batch processing. Development of new business opportunities and markets, taking an energetic lead in terms of strategic planning and longer term value creation initiatives. Structured and timely reporting of financial performance, operational delivery and strategic objectives to the Group Board. Development, control and analysis of annual budget/expenditure processes. Strong focus on compliance with health, safety, quality, and corporate governance obligations. The Person: A proven P&L responsible senior leader from an appropriate commercial or manufacturing background. Sector-specific Nonwoven, Textiles or Industrial Laundry experience is not a pre-requisite - but would be valued. A track record of delivering commercial growth – winning customers, exploiting market opportunities, developing new service lines, improving operational performance and delivering sustainable revenue performance. A visible, credible and hands on leadership style, able to combine clarity of direction with strong communication and stakeholder management skills – able to lead from the front. Strong financial, commercial and negotiating acumen together with well-developed budget and financial management planning capabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr ASH Search & Selection