Non-Exec Director

W. Crowder & Sons Ltd have been trading for over 200 successful years, throughout 7 generations of the Lincolnshire based Crowder family. The wholesale nurseries supply hardy nursery stock to commercial landscapers for large scale development projects throughout the UK. The Garden Centre has been trading since 1983, and remains an important business set outside the historic market town, Horncastle. Supported by the 120 hectare nursery, many of the plants, trees and shrubs sold in the Garden Centre are home-grown.

Based on a strict policy of providing the best plants at very competitive prices, Crowders have built a national reputation for wholesale plant supplies. A new branch to the Crowders tree has grown through the ecommerce division. www.crowders.co.uk features a large range of plants, barbecues, furniture, kitchenware, giftware and toys available to purchase online and have delivered to your door!

Non-Exec Position - Role Description

This position is a senior role to oversee and advise on the development, growth & operations of Crowders.

The company has the goal to further expand the size of the business in the next few years.

The main areas of the role will be:

• To work in partnership with the Board to enhance the company development strategy.
• Identify new development opportunities including potential new products and new markets.
• To work alongside the board on the implementation of procedures and practices required of growing companies whilst still maintaining the flexibility and ability to react quickly, inherent to the company's current business operation.
• To help develop and grow the exciting new ecommerce business
• To provide general support & advice on business matters for the Board as required.
• To help develop and structure the plan for future management and family succession

Knowledge and skills

• Ability to communicate with and gain the confidence of senior personnel in the company
• Experience and evidence of company success at a senior level.
• Evidence of excellent network connections.
• High level of interpersonal skills ensuring effective liaison with potential development partners, customers and suppliers.
• Evidence of developing successful ecommerce plans although not essential would be beneficial
• The ability to help enhance profitability and financial strength.
• Experience of succession planning

Please contact Ian Merton, Head of our Main Board Practice, Imperium, on ian@imperiumexec.com, or apply to this advert. This is a retained role and any CVs sent directly to Crowders will be sent over to us at MorePeople.