Director

Top End jobs; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic enterprise software company in Greater Manchester is searching for an entrepreneurial Managing Director to guide their pivotal growth phase. You will have full P&L responsibility and set strategic directions while overseeing operations. Your focus will be on driving growth by enhancing client relationships and expanding services. The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in consultancy or marketing and will inspire a high-performing team to innovate and create recurring revenue streams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in consultancy, marketing, digital, or product-driven sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to scale organizations and drive revenue growth.
• Strong communication skills to manage stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a growth strategy leveraging consultancy expertise.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team and foster a high-performance culture.
• Drive business development and secure new clients.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Strong commercial acumen

Ability to lead through change

Excellent stakeholder management

Job description

Location: Greater Manchester Area - Office based several days per week

Sector: Enterprise Software & Digital Marketing

This is an opportunity to lead a business at a pivotal stage of growth. The Managing Director will have significant autonomy to shape the company’s future, working with a talented and ambitious team in a collaborative environment. The role offers a competitive compensation package and the chance to make a lasting impact on an innovative business with multiple growth channels.

About the Company

Our client is a growing enterprise software and digital marketing business. They combine innovative internal products with a dynamic service offering. With strong foundations in place, they are entering an exciting phase of growth and are looking for an entrepreneurial Managing Director to lead the business to its next stage.

The Role

The Managing Director will take full P&L responsibility and set the strategic direction for the company. They will oversee both the enterprise software operations and the marketing services division, ensuring seamless integration, operational efficiency, and innovation. The organisation currently employs around 20 people, supported by additional outsourced specialists who deliver for clients globally.

The focus of the role is to drive growth by strengthening client relationships, expanding the service portfolio, and identifying new commercial opportunities. The Managing Director will integrate the two divisions, build a high-performing team, and develop recurring revenue streams. For example, they may take an existing enterprise transform it into a scalable solution for a broader market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a growth strategy that leverages consultancy expertise and product development.
• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Drive business development, securing new clients and partnerships in the UK and internationally.
• Ensure operational excellence and deliver exceptional value to clients.
• Oversee budgets, forecasting, and the financial health of the business.
• Represent the company externally, positioning it as a leader in its field.

What They’re Looking For

• Proven senior leadership experience, ideally within consultancy, marketing, digital, or product-driven businesses.
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of scaling organisations and driving revenue growth.
• Ability to lead through change, inspire teams, and build a strong company culture.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a balance of strategic vision and operational focus.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.