Managing Director

As a global leader in precision measurement sensing technologies, VPG addresses an expanding array of applications in which accuracy, reliability, and repeatability make the difference. Whether in the design and safety of new generations of cars, trucks, and planes or optimizing advanced medical equipment and consumer products, VPG's deep engineering expertise makes the world safer, smarter, and more productive.

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Managing Director for our Onboard Weighing Division, based in our Bradford office.

Responsibilities

1. Establishes the worldwide sales direction for growth, in order to maximize market potential.
2. Negotiate contracts and meet with key/high volume customers.
3. Monitors margins and implement plans for achieving/exceeding budgets.
4. Participates at high-level meetings and sets forth policies and plans to achieve targets in sales growth, marketing, R & D and cost saving.
5. Develops budget and capital expenditure to be reviewed by the Division Head.
6. Creates Business Development plans to ensure continuous sales growth.
7. Leads and coordinates all aspects of the company's technical, commercial, and operational teams and activities.
8. Ensures that all development, manufacturing, sales and profitability targets are achieved while maintaining the company's reputation for leading edge product excellence and delivering customer satisfaction.
9. Works with the management team, as well as major clients and prospects, sales agents and distributors.
10. Liaises with the Division Vice President to develop policies and commercial strategies.
11. Continuously examines and reviews practices, systems, techniques, and procedures with the management team.
12. Coordinates with workload and activity of all functions.
13. Supports sales and marketing colleagues and initiatives ensuring the production and dispatch of all finished goods on time.
14. Establishes the goals and objectives of the division and ensures their delivery, according to the wider business plans.
15. Achieves financial sustainability during the development of the latest business opportunities.
16. Manages the performance of the organisation's colleagues and senior management through effective key performance indicators, targets and goal setting.
17. Analyses and assesses continually the organization's performance against the stated objectives.

1. Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Engineering, Economy or Business.
2. Experience in the automotive market.
3. Highly experienced in sales and business development.
4. 5+ years experience at General Manager level.
5. Strong team ethic.
6. Ability to withstand pressure.
7. Works in an organised fashion, with the ability to shift priorities according to demands.
8. Experienced in managing remote teams.
9. Willingness to travel within Europe and North America.

Upon joining VPG, you become part of an amazing global community. We will support you with a detailed induction plan to help set you up for success. We believe in motivating our people to meet their goals and progress in their careers.

Our main benefits include:

1. Competitive salary package
2. VPG Bonus Scheme
3. Company Car
4. Private Health Insurance
5. Pension Scheme
6. Life Assurance
7. Annual leave 25 days plus public holidays (rising to 30 days with service)