Country Manager
1 day ago
Shape Strategy. Drive Growth. Lead Transformation.
We are seeking a Country Manager to spearhead our New Zealand operations and deliver on an ambitious growth agenda. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for market performance, strategic direction, and operational excellence.
What You Will Do
As Country Manager, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our business in New Zealand. Your mandate goes beyond operational oversight—you will be the architect of growth, culture, and innovation. Specifically, you will:
- Define and execute the market strategy
Set a clear vision for New Zealand, aligning local priorities with regional and global objectives. Translate strategy into actionable plans that deliver sustainable growth and competitive advantage. - Drive commercial excellence
Own full P\&L responsibility, setting ambitious revenue and profitability targets. Implement data-driven approaches to optimize performance and ensure consistent delivery against financial goals. - Accelerate market expansion
Identify emerging opportunities, develop new channels, and forge strategic partnerships that strengthen our market position and unlock long-term value. - Champion innovation and transformation
Introduce forward-thinking initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, elevate customer experience, and position us as a leader in the industry. - Lead and inspire talent
Build a high-performing, inclusive culture where people thrive. Mentor and develop future leaders, ensuring succession planning and capability growth across all functions. - Influence stakeholders and shape policy
Represent the organization externally, engaging with industry bodies, government agencies, and key partners to advance our interests and strengthen our reputation.
What You Bring
- Proven experience in executive-level leadership, with a track record of shaping strategy and delivering commercial success.
- Expertise in complex, matrixed environments, ideally across international markets.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage P\&L accountability at scale.
- Sector knowledge in vertical transport, building solutions, or construction is advantageous.
- A visionary mindset combined with the ability to execute with precision.
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
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