Chief Commercial Director

3 weeks ago

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Rotorua Lakes Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Commercial Director to lead our Commercial Team in Rotorua.

Key Responsibilities
  • Leadership and Management: Oversee the leadership and management of the Commercial Team, with a primary focus on growing the visitor economy and commercial performance of the Energy Events Centre (EEC) and Sir Howard Morrison Centre (SHMC).
  • Strategy Development: Deliver strategies that lift the bar on supporting growth in value delivery, including venue programming and sales, business events for the destination, international tourism trade activity, and delivery against Rotorua's event strategy and venue operations.
  • Sales Growth: Increase sales and revenue for both Rotorua and RotoruaNZ through acquiring new commercial clients and satisfying the business needs of existing ones.
  • Operational Efficiency: Efficiently and effectively deliver operations at EEC and SHMC, ensuring optimal venue utilisation and growing visitor expenditure in the destination.
Requirements
  • Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business management, marketing, administration, or a related field; ideally with an in-depth knowledge in one of the following areas: tourism or tourism-related sector, events, or venue management.
  • Skills: Strong leadership skills, with the ability to think strategically; proven ability to lead and influence discussions with companies and industry stakeholders at the Senior Management level; excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; experience in analysing and evaluating financial data and an understanding of financial models.
About Us

Rotorua Lakes Council is the Economic Development Agency and Regional Tourism Organisation for the Rotorua district. We are committed to developing and promoting Rotorua as a world-class destination of choice to work, study, visit, invest, and live in.

Salary and Benefits

The estimated annual salary for this role is $120,000-$180,000, depending on experience. We offer a range of benefits, including professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive team environment.

  • Regional Director of Sales and Operations

    3 weeks ago

    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Crest Commercial Cleaning Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Sales and Operations Manager to lead our team in Rotorua and Taupo. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for expanding our customer relationships and further developing our award-winning franchise system across the region.Key ResponsibilitiesTo promote, develop, and maintain business with...

  • Commercial Director for Rotorua Tourism Growth

    2 weeks ago

    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Rotorua Lakes Council Full time

    About UsRotorua Lakes Council is committed to unlocking the economic potential of our region by working collaboratively with stakeholders to deliver initiatives that grow employment, wealth and wellbeing for our people.The RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Director to lead and manage the Commercial Team of Rotorua NZ, focusing on growing the...

  • Group Manager

    4 months ago

    Rotorua, New Zealand Rotorua District Council Full time

    Position Description With hundreds of kilometres of mountain biking and walking trails, 100,000 hectares of native and exotic forests, and the largest commercial forest plantation in the Southern Hemisphere, Rotorua is a centre for tourism and forestry. Our population is approximately 77,400, including 40% Maori - the largest proportion of any city. We...

  • Group Manager

    4 months ago

    Rotorua, New Zealand LGJobs Full time

    Position Description With hundreds of kilometres of mountain biking and walking trails, 100,000 hectares of native and exotic forests, and the largest commercial forest plantation in the Southern Hemisphere, Rotorua is a centre for tourism and forestry. Our population is approximately 77,400, including 40% Māori - the largest proportion of any city. We...

  • Group Manager

    4 months ago

    Rotorua, New Zealand Rotorua District Council Full time

    Position Description With hundreds of kilometres of mountain biking and walking trails, 100,000 hectares of native and exotic forests, and the largest commercial forest plantation in the Southern Hemisphere, Rotorua is a centre for tourism and forestry. Our population is approximately 77,400, including 40% Maori - the largest proportion of any city. We...

  • Group Manager

    4 months ago

    Rotorua, New Zealand LGJobs Full time

    Position Description With hundreds of kilometres of mountain biking and walking trails, 100,000 hectares of native and exotic forests, and the largest commercial forest plantation in the Southern Hemisphere, Rotorua is a centre for tourism and forestry. Our population is approximately 77,400, including 40% Māori - the largest proportion of any city. We...

  • Area Manager

    6 months ago

    Rotorua, New Zealand Sonova Full time

    Who we are You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for better. You take responsibility and you get results. You love being part of a team. Above all, you want your work to matter: Welcome to our world! At Sonova we create sense by bringing sound to life. Our innovative hearing care solutions help millions of people enjoy life’s...

  • Kaitohu Matua Senior Advisor

    3 months ago

    Rotorua, New Zealand Te Puni Kōkiri Full time

    **Kaitohu Matua| Senior Advisor** Te Puni Rohe| Regions Te Puni Kōkiri | The Ministry of Māori Development Location: Rotorua-nui-a-Kahu Matamōmoe_ | Rotorua _(Waikato-Waiariki) We have an exciting, opportunity for an experienced, motivated Senior Advisor to lead work with whānau, hapū, iwi, Māori organisations and communities within their...

  • People and Culture Manager-kaitohutohu Ahurea

    6 months ago

    Rotorua, New Zealand Hind Management Full time

    **_Who We Are / Ko Wai Mātou_** Hind Management Group (NZ) build, operate and manage high performing hotel and commercial accommodation businesses. Striving to be industry leaders in social and environmental responsibility. Our Sudima Hotels brand is one of the most accessible in Australasia, this comes from Hind Management's belief in empathy,...