General Manager - Multi-site Electrical/Lighting Wholesalers

General Manager - Multi-site Electrical Services/Lighting companiesOur client is seeking an experienced General Manager for Electrical Services/Lighting companies to lead a specialist division comprising multiple businesses with distinct markets, customers, and growth opportunities.This role is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a portfolio, bringing structure, pace and commercial discipline to an ambitious group backed for growth. The successful candidate will be a visible, hands-on leader who can work across operations, finance and strategy to improve performance and unlock expansion.This position will suit someone who enjoys building strong teams, solving problems at source and driving measurable results.You will:Take full P&L responsibility for the division and lead the leaders across each business, setting clear targets and holding them to account for performance.Create a practical divisional operating rhythm with regular reviews, KPI tracking and action follow-up to improve visibility and decision-making.Work closely with finance teams to review budgets, pricing, margins, job costing and working capital across all businesses.Improve operational performance by strengthening processes, resolving logistics and supply issues, and supporting the rollout of a new ERP system.Drive growth across the portfolio, including supporting lean improvements, increasing capacity, and leading the integration of the acquired business.You have:Proven experience as a General Manager, Managing Director or Operations Director with full P&L accountability.Strong commercial and financial capability, including confidence with budgets, margin improvement, pricing, job costing and resource planning.Hands-on leadership style with the ability to work credibly across operations, production and customer-facing environments.Experience of driving business improvement through lean manufacturing, continuous improvement or similar operational disciplines.Ability to lead change, hold people accountable and manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving, growth-focused environment.The role is open to people currently living in Ireland who are eligible to work and is based in South Dublin.