A well-established UK B2B distributor of branded consumer batteries is seeking an experienced Business Manager to take full ownership of a high-potential business unit with national coverage. Operating within a decentralised structure, this role offers genuine autonomy, full P&L responsibility, and the opportunity to shape both business performance and personal earning potential.

This fast-growing profit centre supports a wide range of customers, including public sector organisations, wholesalers, trade professionals, hospitality, and commercial clients. With strong supplier relationships, a stable team, and significant opportunities for expansion, this is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially driven leader.

Purpose of the Role

The Business Manager will have total accountability for business direction, performance, and profitability. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, drive sales growth, strengthen supplier partnerships, and ensure operational excellence across all areas of the business. This is a hands-on, autonomous leadership role for someone with the commercial drive to scale a business and maximise results.

Operational Responsibilities

1. P&L Ownership & Financial Performance


*Take full responsibility for turnover, gross profit, operating costs, and overall financial results.
*Set annual forecasts and strategic targets, monitoring performance through KPIs.

2. Sales Growth & Market Development


*Develop and deliver the sales and marketing strategy.
*Grow existing accounts and identify new market opportunities.

3. Supplier & Manufacturer Relationship Management


*Act as a senior UK commercial contact for global consumer battery brands.
*Negotiate pricing, product ranges, supply agreements, service levels, and annual trading terms.

4. Operational Leadership


*Oversee warehouse, logistics, stock management, administration, and operations teams.
*Ensure high service levels, supply continuity, and process improvements.
*Lead, coach, and develop the sales team; recruit future talent as needed.

5. Compliance & Technical Oversight


*Ensure full compliance with UK/EU battery regulations (including WEEE, POPs, PPN 06/21, packaging, labelling, waste management).
*Maintain ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 processes for quality, supplier control, and environmental management.

Key Deliverables
*Consistent year-on-year growth in turnover, gross profit, and operational income
*Achievement of forecast commitments
*Full regulatory compliance
*Increased market share
*Strong and strategically aligned supplier partnerships
*High service levels (OTIF, stock accuracy, delivery performance)
*High team engagement supported by structured KPIs and operational discipline

Skills & Competencies
*Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience owning a P&L
*Proven track record of growing B2B sales in competitive markets
*Highly driven, self-motivated, and accountable
*Commercially astute, analytical, organised, and sales-focused
*Confident leader with coaching and team-development skills
*Experience working with consumer or industrial battery categories (advantageous)
*Skilled negotiator with experience managing customer and supplier relationships
*Clear communicator able to work with stakeholders at all levels
What’s on Offer
*Up to £70k base salary
*Significant profit-share bonus, taking the package well in excess of 6 figures
*High autonomy and direct influence over business success
Ready to Lead a High-Potential Profit Centre?

If you’re commercially driven, motivated by ownership, and excited by the opportunity to shape and scale a business with real autonomy, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.