Wilson Brook is conducting a confidential search for a General Manager to lead a successful, well-established local operation within a major specialist B2B distribution group.

The business is profitable, stable and well regarded in its market, with a strong regional reputation, a broad customer base, an experienced team and further growth potential.

The role would suit a commercially strong, sales-led leader from a B2B distribution, merchanting, wholesale, technical products or specialist supply-chain environment. Specific product knowledge is less important than strong commercial judgement, customer focus, people leadership and the ability to run a local business with real ownership.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for local performance, including:

  • P&L and working capital
  • Sales growth and margin performance
  • Key customer relationships
  • Team leadership and development
  • Stock, service and operational standards
  • Local commercial strategy
  • Supplier and customer engagement
  • Health & safety and site leadership

This is a hands-on leadership role. The successful candidate will be visible with customers, colleagues and suppliers, and will be expected to protect what already works while bringing fresh energy, structure and commercial discipline to the next phase of growth.

The culture is entrepreneurial, practical and down to earth. The wider group is privately owned, long-term in outlook and built around local businesses led by capable, commercially minded managers. There is genuine autonomy, clear accountability and meaningful reward for performance.

The opportunity will appeal to someone who wants to run a business as their own, inherit a strong platform, and lead a respected local operation through its next stage of development.

Ideal candidate background

Candidates must be commercially sharp, customer-facing, pragmatic and credible with experienced teams. This is not a narrow operational role or a purely office-based management position. It requires visible leadership, strong sales instincts and the confidence to lead an autonomous local business.

You must live within a reasonable commuting distance of West London (or be willing to relocate).
There will be local travel as part of the role.
This is not a work-from-home role – presence and visibility on site are critical.

Why Join

The future is bright for this business. For the right General Manager, this is a genuine chance to:

  • Be your own boss within a supportive, long-term ownership structure
  • Build a winning, customer-focused culture
  • Be rewarded directly for performance and growth
  • Leave a lasting mark on a business with real potential

This is a confidential appointment.

To apply please send your CV to cv@wilsonbrook.com

All conversations handled with complete discretion.

This assignment is being led by Jonny Pegler