Job Title: Managing Director Salary: £200,000 £275,000 per annum Manchester to Northampton Role Overview Our client, a leading food retailer, is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Managing Director to lead and grow a significant part of their UK retail operation. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for strategy, performance, and growth across stores, supply chain, commercial operations, and people. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of the business, driving profitable growth, operational excellence, and an outstanding customer experience in a highly competitive and fast-moving retail environment. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a high-impact leadership position within a dynamic, growth-focused food retail organisation. Key Responsibilities Business Strategy and Growth Develop and execute a clear, multi-year business strategy aligned with the overall objectives of our client Identify opportunities for growth across stores, formats, product ranges, and customer propositions Drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and long-term profitability Operational Leadership Oversee end-to-end retail operations, ensuring consistent delivery of high standards across stores and support functions Drive operational efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement across the business Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory, food safety, and governance requirements Commercial and Customer Foc