National Business Leader

4 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Hays Full time
  • New role created - Auckland based position with national responsibilities
  • Drive strategic sales | Lead operations + distribution | Manage full P&L
  • Travel requirements up to 2-3days per week | 16 Direct Reports

Tō kamupene hou | Your new company

Our client is a high-performing metals' distributor that is looking for their next leader to join the business in growing times across a national landscape.

Tō tūranga hou | Your new role

This newly created role reports directly to the CE and offers full P&L ownership, strategic sales influence, and the chance to shape the future of a fast-growing business.

  • Lead and coordinate aluminium distribution across 16 branches, ensuring consistency and operational efficiency
  • Manage full profit and loss (P&L) and balance sheet responsibility for the aluminium division
  • Maintain exceptional customer service standards (98%+ DIFOT and 95% inventory availability)
  • Act as the central liaison between sales, procurement, warehousing, and finance to drive alignment and performance
  • Monitor and analyse branch performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovations
  • Champion best practices in inventory management, logistics, and customer service
  • Represent the aluminium portfolio in strategic discussions and cross-functional initiatives
  • Travel across New Zealand (2-3 days per week}to engage with branch teams and stakeholders

Ngā uara me ngā pūkenga e angitu ai koe | What you'll need to succeed

A self-motivated and tenacious leader with a sharp eye for detail and a healthy dose of humour. You will thrive in collaborative environments, balancing deep analytical thinking with open teamwork. Relentlessly driven to improve processes and challenge the status quo, you will naturally push beyond the middle ground to deliver exceptional results.

  • Proven success in B2B environments, ideally within privately owned businesses
  • Track record of driving growth both organically and through strategic acquisitions
  • Deep expertise in warehouse distribution, supply chain, or operational leadership - preferably in building, industrial, or manufacturing sectors
  • Experience managing full P&L and balance sheets
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, including direct collaboration with C-suite executives
  • Experience operating across national landscapes and multi-site operations
  • Skilled in influencing without direct authority and leading cross-functional initiatives
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple business functions independently
  • Willingness to travel regularly and build strong relationships with teams nationwide

Ngā hua ka whiwhi i a koe | What you'll get in return

  • Great professional development opportunities in a company that genuinely cares about the growth and development of its people.
  • Work within a flexible, relaxed, enjoyable workplace that makes for happy people
  • A health and wellness programme that is available to employees
  • On-site gyms in various locations.

Me aha koe ināianei | What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Emma Graham on

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