Jack Cox

Dynamic and commercially focused Managing Director with a proven track record of driving profitability, strategic growth, and operational excellence within the Automotive Aftermarket industry. Known for transforming business performance across SMEs and scaling organisations through effective leadership, robust financial oversight, and innovative process improvements. Experienced in full P&L ownership, cross-functional team leadership, HR systems implementation, and restructuring initiatives that align operations with long-term growth objectives.

Adept at managing change, developing high-performing teams, and building strategic partnerships across UK and European markets.

Managing Director at Everquip Garage Equipment (2024-12 – Present)

As Managing Director, I assumed full operational leadership of the business, driving financial performance, organisational development, and strategic execution across all departments.

• Increased net profitability through cost control, pricing strategy optimisation and operational efficiency improvements.
• Grew cash reserves significantly by improving accounts receivable turnover and implementing tighter expenditure controls.
• Successfully implemented a new HR and payroll system, streamlining onboarding, compliance and performance management processes.
• Oversaw the company's strategic growth planning, including diversification on product lines and market expansion across Europe.
• Strengthened cross-departmental collaboration across Sales, Production, Finance, and HR, resulting in improved communication and execution.
• Continued direct involvement in key client relationships, securing multi-year contracts and enhancing customer retention.
• Led business restructuring, refining organisational KPIs, updating role profiles, and improving performance monitoring.
• Championed a leadership development programme, building internal capability and succession planning.

Sales Director at Everquip Garage Equipment (2022-07 – 2024-12)

As Sales Director at Everquip Garaging Equipment, I play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the overall corporate strategy and deliverables

• Implemented the sales strategy to deliver YOY growth: 30% YOY growth 2022-23 and 20% YOY growth 2023-24
• Leading the Sales and Senior Leadership Teams in achieving organisational strategy goals
• Management of Senior Leadership Team inclusive of Sales, Commercial, Production and Finance
• Client relationship management, growing key accounts across the UK and Europe
• Strategic planning, developing and executing comprehensive sales strategies, resulting in substantial market share expansion and revenue growth
• Product launches including forecasting and marketing campaigns
• Overseeing business restructuring across all divisions including KPI setting, salary budget benchmarking and defining job descriptions
• Financial accountability for organisational performance and profitability
• Implementation of new software to enable accurate P&L management

Business Development Manager at Everquip Garage Equipment (2020-03 – 2022-07)

Everquip Garage Equipment are a manufacturer of vehicle inspection pits and distributor of leading testing and servicing equipment for the commercial vehicle aftermarket.

• Developed new product launches and marketing strategies to meet company objectives
• Implemented new sales process procedures
• Leading the sales function for all business activities
• Generating growth with responsibility for sales and marketing strategies
• Accountability for marketing ROI
• 56% revenue growth year 1
• 66% revenue growth year 2
• P&L management of all sales

National Sales and Marketing Director at CVGE (2015 – 2020)

CVGE are an SME in the Commercial Vehicle testing industry, during my role here I managed a team of inbound and outbound sales individuals, held responsibility for P&L of key client accounts and developed the brand into new markets.

• Leading Senior Leadership Team
• 37.2% Increase in Profitability
• Built online and industry brand recognition through strategic marketing campaigns
• Liaising with suppliers and forecasting
• Developed and managed comprehensive sales and marketing strategies
• Management of external agencies
• Leading the senior leadership team

National Sales Manager at CVGE (2012 – 2015)

• Implementing sales strategy for expanding market share
• 275% Sales growth achieved in 3 years
• Identifying new products and launching into UK
• Managing and leading the sales team

Trainee Retail Manager at ALDI SUD, UK (2011 – 2012)

As a Trainee Retail Manager for ALDI supermarket chain, I was based at a local branch reporting into the Store Manager and Retail Manager. During my time here, my duties included:

• Assisted with management responsibilities in store including stock management and staff rota organisation.
• Dealt with face-to-face customer relations management and resolution responses.

Accredited Sales & Engineering – Saxon Pruftechnik GMBH (2018 – 2018)

A Levels in Law, Accountancy, Business – Worcester Sixth Form College (2010 – 2012)