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