Country Manager

18 hours ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Hays | Sales Full time

Nisbets is seeking a Country Manager to take overall leadership of their New Zealand business. Reporting to the Managing Director ANZ, you'll own the P&L, lead a team across sales, retail, and warehouse operations, and set the strategic direction for growth.

This role demands a commercially driven leader with sharp operational acumen — someone who can deliver revenue growth, optimise costs, and ensure operational excellence across all channels.

What You'll Do:

  • Provide strategic leadership and direction for their NZ business (11 employees)

  • Full financial management including P&L ownership

  • Drive sales and business development across digital, retail, and key accounts

  • Oversee retail operations and customer experience

  • Lead warehouse and supply chain management

  • Inspire, develop, and engage cross-functional teams

  • Ensure governance, compliance, and alignment with Bunzl standards

What You'll Bring:

  • Degree in Business Management or related field is preferred

  • 5+ years senior leadership experience.

  • Strong track record of P&L management and commercial acumen

  • Experience across multi-channel environments (sales, retail, online, warehouse)

  • Ability to manage cross-functional teams while driving operational excellence

  • Personal qualities: solutions-oriented, resilient, adaptable, and a strong communicator who builds trust quickly

What's In It for You:

  • Competitive Base Salary + KS + OTE + Car Allowance

  • Health Insurance benefits

  • Additional 5days annual leave

  • Proven high level of 'Great Place to Work' environment

  • Continuous support from subject matter experts across the wider business

Next Steps:

If you have proven experience in managing and overseeing a business, like Nisbets and can provide strong leadership and direction across all areas of the operation,please APPLY NOW or contact Emma Graham at Hays Recruitment, Please note that interviews will commence with Emma, week commencing the 05th January 2026.

(Please also note, Nisbets will not be accepting any applications direct).

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