Catalyst Recruitment - People + Progress

Divisional Director

Gateshead / May 22, 2025

Divisional Director


Our client, a successful tech scale-up, cash generative SME, with a £5m turnover and employing 70 staff, is looking to double in size in the next five years under the guidance of its experienced, highly charismatic and driven CEO, supported by a first-class senior leadership team. We are looking to recruit a Divisional Director to head their newly created division encompassing e-commerce, retail and manufacturing operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a business unit that is well-placed to be at the forefront of health and wellness innovation.


As Divisional Director, you will:

·       spearhead the strategic and operational leadership of the division

·       develop and implement a comprehensive business strategy

·       introduce a health product range

·       lead a team across Marketing, Operations, R&D and Sales

·       oversee the development and execution of e-commerce and retail strategies/operations/merchandising

·       manage the division's budget, identifying areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement

·       manage supply chain operations

·       establish and optimise protein manufacturing capabilities

·       lead R&D initiatives to create innovative health supplement products

·       identify and capitalise on market opportunities to drive growth

·       ensure end-to-end excellence from product development to customer delivery


As Divisional Director, you will need:

·       a proven background in e-commerce, retail, and health products manufacturing

·       a thorough understanding of protein manufacturing processes and health supplement product development

·       knowledge of regulatory requirements within the health supplement industry

·       a developed network within the health and wellness industry

·       substantial experience of digital marketing tools and e-commerce platforms


Salary & benefits:

·       £100k pa

·       25 days holiday + bank holidays

·       Employee discounts

·       Free on-site gym

·       Enhanced sick pay scheme

·       Enhanced maternity & paternity pay


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