Managing Director DesignateCentral England (Coventry, Leicester, Birmingham, Northampton and surrounding areas)We are seeking a strategically minded, degree-educated senior commercial leader to join a high-performing UK technology engineering manufacturer at a pivotal stage of its growth journey.This is a rare Managing Director Designate opportunity, designed as a structured and mentored pathway to full MD responsibility. You will work directly alongside the incumbent Managing Director in a planned succession process, gaining comprehensive exposure to the organisation''s strategy, operations, financial performance, people, and market positioning - before assuming full executive leadership.This role will appeal to an intellectually strong, commercially astute leader ready to transition from Senior Sales Director, Commercial Director, General Manager or Business Unit Director into full PandL ownership and enterprise leadership.Market and Strategic ScopeThe business operates across multiple technical and industrial sectors including:Automotive AftermarketMRO and Industrial SparesIndustrial Distribution and Technical SuppliesAgricultural AftermarketKey responsibilities will include:Leading UK headquarters operations and expanding into new channels and marketsDefining and executing sales, marketing and commercial strategyDriving profitable revenue growth and scalable performanceOwning full operational and financial accountabilityDeveloping organisational capability, leadership ben