Newman Stewart
Managing Director
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Managing Director
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Yorkshire
Our Client
Our client is an established transport and warehousing business providing logistics services across the UK. From its origins as a traditional transport operation, the business has developed into a broader logistics provider with fleet operations, warehousing and customer-specific support. It has grown through long-term customer relationships, organic development, acquisition and investment in its operational infrastructure, with a reputation for providing practical, reliable solutions tailored to individual customer requirements.
The Role
The Managing Director will assume overall responsibility for the performance of the business, providing leadership across transport, warehousing and related activities. The role encompasses commercial, operational and financial accountability, whilst ensuring the organisation is appropriately structured, resourced and positioned to meet its strategic objectives. Working closely with senior stakeholders, the Managing Director will help shape future direction and support the successful execution of the company’s strategy.
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The position will include responsibility for revenue, profitability, cash flow and budget delivery, alongside oversight of commercial activity, pricing, customer development and contract performance. The Managing Director will ensure appropriate financial disciplines, management information and reporting structures are in place to support decision-making, whilst maintaining close oversight of operational performance across transport, warehousing and associated business activities.
Candidate Requirements
Candidates will bring proven experience leading a transport, logistics, warehousing or operationally intensive business with full P&L responsibility. Strong commercial and financial acumen will be essential, together with demonstrable experience developing and executing business strategy, building organisational capability and establishing clear accountability across all functions. The successful candidate will be a credible, grounded and pragmatic leader with the ability to bring people together behind shared priorities.
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To Apply
This is a senior leadership opportunity within an established transport and warehousing business. Interested candidates are invited to apply accordingly. All submissions will be reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted directly.
About Us
Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.
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