Part of Travis Perkins plc, TF Solutions is a rapidly expanding, one-stop distributor of climate control and refrigeration solutions, delivering market-leading products and technical expertise across the UK.
Reporting directly to the Group Chief Executive, the Managing Director will develop and implement a leading-edge business strategy encompassing new product and market development to exploit opportunities in existing sectors in the UK.
The role has primary responsibility for the profitability and growth of TF Solutions and sets the overall strategic direction including a range of activities including sales, marketing and operations.
Accountabilities include
Create, implement and execute a strategic plan designed to optimise performance. This will be demonstrable through positive sales turnover growth and increased profit margin.
Inherit a growing business with the objective to evolve the business by delivering innovative sustainable products.
Control of all aspects of the business and for the balance sheet including forecasting and budgeting.
Lead, mentor and develop the senior leadership team.
Delivery of sales growth across all customer channels including builders merchants and distribution, project specification, sub and main contractors and growth markets.
Work closely with and collaborate with customers, partners, suppliers and key stakeholders within the business to maximise sales and become intimate with the inner workings of all sides of the group.
Experience, skills and behaviours
A well rounded commercially focused Managing Director with full P&L and Balance Sheet responsibility.
Commercial background with a strong understanding of the construction supply chain with exposure and experience developing business through builders\ merchants, buying groups, contractors.
Proven experience of creating and managing a fast growing and highly successful business
Demonstrable track record of success in driving organisational change and delivering results embracing innovation.
Proven track record of growing businesses profitably.
Understands and manages risk - commercial, operational, financial.
An open, down to earth and likeable personality with honesty, integrity and strong business acumen.
A charismatic leader who clearly demonstrates an ability to empower and motivate a team
Exceptional skills in communication, motivation, and interpersonal relations, and able to convey a message that is understandable and relevant, linking business issues, financial results and strategy
Other information
The business is part of a well established PLC and enjoys all the benefits that this provides.
This is a particularly exciting time for the business as it continues to build on its success and its growth. There are significant opportunities to further develop its capabilities, services and continue to lead in its marketplace.
This appointment will enjoy significant levels of autonomy and responsibility. The successful candidate will lead the business and with the support of the senior management team, be responsible for the commercial and operational success of the business, making a significant contribution to the performance of The Group.
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