Managing Director

Description:

We are looking for a Managing Director who can bring strong commercial and sales experience to Healing Herbs, while understanding the importance of what has been built and developing plans for where the business might go next.

You will take responsibility for the overall direction and financial health of the company, developing a clear strategy for the future, growing sales and markets, building relationships with distributors and suppliers and leading and supporting a small, experienced team.

This is a small company, so the role is both strategic and hands-on. It calls for someone who is comfortable working closely with the team, who listens before making changes and who can bring clarity, energy and direction. A genuine interest in the work, and a willingness to develop a deep understanding of the products, their principles and their uses, is important.

This is an opportunity to take on a distinctive business with a long history, an international presence and a clear purpose, and to help shape what comes next.

Essential experience and qualities

• Senior leadership experience in a small or medium-sized business, with responsibility for commercial and financial performance.
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to turn ideas into practical business plans.
• Good understanding of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, margins and profitability.
• Experience of developing UK and international sales, including exporting to EU markets and working with international distributors.
• Ability to listen and lead a small team collaboratively, bringing people with you through periods of change.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a willingness to be hands-on when needed.
• A genuine interest in Bach flower essences and a willingness to develop the knowledge needed to represent Healing Herbs with understanding.

Desirable experience

• Natural health, wellbeing, food, supplements or another relevant product sector.
• Marketing and brand development.
• Working within a regulated product environment.
• Experience in a founder-led, family or values-led business.