General Manager, Aberdeenshire

Job Description

Job Description : General Manager, Laurencekirk

This is an exciting new position, joining one of Scotland's largest rural business rings, ensuring we provide a first-rate service to our membership.

The co-operative has grown to a client base of 3000 members and with a turnover exceeding £80 million, our model provides a cost-effective platform for efficient member to member trading.

The business is a people-centric organisation that works solely for the interest of its members and includes haulage, construction , utilities, training and forestry.

The role:

As General Manager reporting directly to the Managing Director, the role combines the management of the Machinery Ring divisions of Machinery, Labour and Commodities along with overseeing contracts with key clients.

Key responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership -Develop plans to support and expand membership.

2. Operational Management – Oversee day-to-day operations across divisions

3. Team Development – Lead and inspire a diverse team of 20 managers and staff based across 5 offices.

4. Financial Oversight – Manage budgets, financial forecasts and measure performance.

5. Business Development – Develop new business opportunities and negotiate contract prices.

6. Brand Stewardship: Uphold and enhance the company's brand identity and reputation.

7. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate: An excellent communicator either from an Agri background or with considerable Agricultural knowledge and experience. Strong management skills and social influence including planning, resource organisation and conflict management.

Skills and qualifications:

– A minimum 5 years' experience in a senior management role with agriculture, land-based or other related industries.

– Exceptional leadership skills

– Strong strategic planning and execution skills

– Operational Expertise

– Financial Acumen

– FACTS Certified

If this sounds like you, please apply directly with your CV.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £60,000.00-£80,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Performance bonus
Benefits:

Company pension