Managing Director Job at 360 Resourcing Solutions (Solihull)

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity at Associated Independent Stores for a Managing Director to join our company. AIS is the UK and Ireland’s leading fashion, home and leisure buying and services group for independent retail, with a membership of 280 independent furniture stores, department stores and specialist retailers. As our Managing Director, you will direct and manage the company’s operations, demonstrating strategic guidance and direction to ensure the company achieves its mission and objectives.

Job Responsibility

Lead the development and delivery of AIS’s strategic direction
Work closely with the Chair, Board and Leadership Team to shape business priorities, manage risk and drive effective decision-making
Build and maintain strong relationships with Members, suppliers and industry partners
Oversee the commercial, operational and financial performance of the business
Provide visible and inspiring leadership to the Leadership Team and wider business
Represent AIS at key meetings, events and external forums
Ensure AIS operates responsibly and effectively, with appropriate governance, compliance, health and safety, financial oversight and statutory requirements

Requirements

Senior leadership experience at Managing Director level, or equivalent, with a strong track record of leading teams, shaping strategy and delivering results in a commercial environment
Strong commercial, financial and business acumen, with the ability to set clear targets, manage performance and support sustainable growth
A good understanding of the retail sector, ideally including independent retailers, family-run businesses or membership-led organisations
Experience working with Boards, governance structures and senior stakeholders, supported by a relevant business or professional qualification
A proven ability to build strong relationships, balance strategic priorities and lead with confidence in a fast-moving, customer-focused environment
An excellent communicator and influencer
Strong ability to network across all internal departments and the 280 retail Members
Ability to effectively communicate and lead others through periods of change
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
Possess a wide range of financial and technical skills
Strategic thinking with strong project programme management and leadership skills
Passionate and focused about driving change
Collaborative and customer centric
Self-motivated and solution-driven with a creative approach to problem solving
Pro-active mindset, always looking to improve and influence others to do the same

What we offer

25 days holiday + bank holidays
Opportunity to buy additional annual leave (up to 10 days per leave year)
Birthday leave
Company pension scheme
Car allowance and the ability to participate in the company EV scheme
Family healthcare
Employee Wellbeing Scheme & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Cycle to work scheme
Charity / volunteering Leave
Free employee parking
Onsite catering service (subsidised rate for employees)
Access to discounts and staff sales
Employee engagement calendar and activities throughout the year

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