A leadership role for someone who’s ready to take a business to the next level.
A respected international organisation within the aerospace supply chain is searching for a high-impact General Manager & Head of Sales Operations a leader who thrives on commercial ownership, operational transformation, and building high-performing teams.
This is not a maintenance role. It’s a growth mandate.
With an established operation in Stoke and the potential for a future relocation the business is looking for a GM who can take control of operational outcomes, strengthen customer relationships, and drive profitability across a complex, fast-moving environment. You’ll be based in Reading, with regular oversight of the Stoke operation.
What You Will Own
You’ll be the senior decision-maker on the ground, trusted to deliver:
*Full P&L ownership and commercial performance
*Operational leadership across a multi-function team
*Strategic customer engagement, including a key prime contractor relationship
*Sales optimisation to maximise value and margin
*Business performance forecasting & reporting
*Continuous improvement and operational uplift
*Overall H&S leadership and compliance
*Export Control oversight
*Local IT and infrastructure management
If you’re the type of GM who naturally steps into the centre of the operation, gets close to customers, and lifts overall performance — this is the role.
Who We’re Looking For
A confident, grounded, commercially sharp operator with:
Essential
*Aerospace industry exposure
*P&L accountability and operational performance leadership
*B2B/B2C sales experience at all levels
*Warehouse, inventory, or supply chain understanding
*Export regulations knowledge
*Strong people management and customer-facing presence
Desirable
*MS Office expertise
*Experience with WMS, databases or Crystal Reports
Experience from any technical, engineering, aerospace, MRO, logistics, or high-compliance environment will give you a strong competitive edge.
Why This Role Is Different
*You’re stepping into a visible, senior position within a respected global organisation.
*You’ll have the autonomy to lead, shape strategy, and influence future site operations, including Stoke’s potential relocation.
*Your impact will be immediate, measurable, and valued.
*This is a role with momentum, investment, and executive-level visibility.
If you’re a GM who’s ready to take on a leadership challenge with genuine scope, this is your next move.
Please contact me with urgency.