Business Manager

Self Employed, P/T with F/T potential as responsibilities grow

Location: Remote working with occasional need to attend the company offices

Initial Salary: GBP50k FTE (Pro-rata hours worked)

This opportunity will suit a professional who may have taken a career break and wishes to re-enter the work place. Offering a phased return with flexible duties. When successful, this role will lead to a profitable and highly rewarding career.

About Us: Advanced Hydro Ltd is a dynamic SME operating in the water treatment sector. We are committed to delivering innovative, high-quality products while exploring strategic growth opportunities. As we continue to expand, we seek a highly capable Business Manager to support and shape our future.

Job Summary: Working with the Managing Director, the Business Manager will oversee daily operations and business development planning. As the role develops the appointee will provide strategic direction for long-term growth. Initially a part-time role, this position will evolve to include additional responsibilities across operations, sales, marketing and finance. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, commercially astute, and capable of driving the business forward in line with our company vision.

Primary Duties

1. Run the Business on a day to day basis
2. Plan and Implement Growth

Key Responsibilities: Initial part-time working

Oversee day-to-day operations including stock control, new product orders, logistics, email management, packaging materials, and quality control

Develop and lead sales strategies to identify new opportunities

Design and implement effective marketing strategies

Manage all digital communications (website, social media, etc.)

Maintain daily financial control using QuickBooks

Oversee creditor and debtor accounts

Plan and implement growth strategies in existing and new markets

Additional Responsibilities: Full-time working

Sales Management

Prepare sales forecasts and budgets (CFF)

Set and monitor sales targets

Lead and motivate the sales function

Build strong customer relationships and market awareness

Marketing and Brand Development

Highlight product features, benefits and value

Identify promotional opportunities and partnerships

Strengthen brand identity and communication

Support sales through targeted campaigns

Financial Management

Maintain daily financial control using QuickBooks

Oversee creditor and debtor accounts

Monitor and optimise cost control (goods, packaging, logistics, other)

Prepare budgets and manage cash flow

Strategic Leadership

Plan and implement growth strategies in existing and new markets

Develop and execute long-term business plans aligned with company objectives

Experience

Business operations or management, preferably within an SME

Commercial setting with some sales experience

Financial (budgeting, forecasting, cost control)

Basic IT systems

Marketing know-how

Customer focused environment

Skills and Qualities

Thorough with organisational with strategic planning skills

Hands-on approach to both strategic and operational tasks

Effective communicator

Integrity and reliability

Adaptable with a strong work ethic

Courageous and unafraid to make mistakes

Qualifications

Degree expected but not essential

While not mandatory, the ideal candidate will meet most of the above criteria