Role: Sales and Operations Manager
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 DOE + Company Car (after 6 months)
Employment type: Permanent, full-time, office based
Working arrangement: On-site, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm

Macildowie are excited to be exclusively supporting a leading manufacturer in their search for a Sales and Operations Manager. The site combines the backing of a larger organisation with the culture and agility of a local business.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who brings both commercial drive and operational oversight. You'll work closely with the MD and Production Manager to align customer needs with manufacturing capabilities, ensuring high-quality delivery and sustained growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Sales team to drive profitable growth
• Build strong customer relationships and encourage repeat business
• Align production planning with commercial requirements
• Use data to support informed business decisions
• Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with quality, health and safety standards
• Oversee site procedures and security

What You'll Bring

Essential:

• Experience leading sales and/or operational teams in a manufacturing environment
• Strong commercial acumen and customer focus
• Ability to collaborate with production and manage performance
• Confident, pragmatic leadership style

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the plastics, signage or display sectors
• Experience managing a B2B sales team
• Familiarity with lean or continuous improvement principles

This role offers real influence, visibility, and long-term potential. If you're commercially minded, operationally aware and ready to lead from the front, we'd love to hear from you.

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