Chief Executive Officer - Builders Merchant Federation

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Chief Executive Officer. Responsible for all strategic and commercial aspects of the BMF.

Following further investment in the strategic development of the business and the promotion of the Chief Executive Officer into a new Executive Chair position, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Chief Executive Officer within the Builders Merchant Federation, who are one of the leading trade associations supplying into the construction materials supply sector.

The Builders Merchant Federation (BMF) is one of the largest and fastest growing trade associations within the UK building materials sector with over 1,000 members including 525 merchants with over 5,750 branches, 316 building materials suppliers and 179 service/affiliate members who in total represent over 200,000 employees in the UK.

Based on the most recent data from the BMF, the total membership (comprising merchant, supplier, and service companies) generates a combined turnover of over £51.6 billion.

With their head office in Coventry and a London based office, the BMF has a focus on supporting members through training, networking and lobbying for government support. The BMF is also renowned for bringing the industry together with leading conferences and events.

Reporting into the Executive Chair, the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for all strategic and commercial aspects of the BMF. The goal of the CEO is to continue to drive member growth, engagement and retention by adding value across all areas of the BMF's service offerings to advance and promote the industry's interests, strengthen membership value, build profitable revenue streams and ensure the association remains a highly trusted and respected partner to its members.

To thrive as a CEO for the BMF the successful candidate will be an inspiring leader with a business mindset and the ability to develop and implement a high-quality vision and strategy that delivers results, supporting the internal and external objectives of the trade association.

We are looking for a proven leader working in a Chief Executive Officer or Commercial Director level role within a Trade Association or Construction / Building Materials related environment.

• Experience in developing growth strategies and implementing a vision.
• Familiarity with diverse business functions such as sales, marketing and public relations.
• Have strong influencing skills at Managing Director / CEO / Business Owner level
• Adaptable to each and every business situation.
• Be commercially focused with an entrepreneurial mind set.
• Have proven leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and developing people and teams.
• Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• Within commuting distance to both the BMF Coventry and London office.

Executive salary and benefits package commensurate with the level of role

To apply or to discuss your candidacy for the role confidentially please reach out to the BMF retained Executive Search Partner, Andrew Ward at Page Executive, mobile: