RenoArts is an established supplier and distributor of bathroom, kitchen, and home improvement products operating across multiple locations in New Zealand. As the business continues expanding its operational footprint and product offering, we are seeking an experienced General Manager to provide strategic leadership, oversee multi-site operations, and drive sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Business Management

• Develop, implement, and oversee the company’s strategic business plans, growth initiatives, and operational objectives across multiple locations and business units
• Lead overall business performance by establishing measurable operational targets and monitoring achievement against financial and commercial objectives
• Provide executive-level leadership across all major business functions including sales, operations, procurement, warehousing, logistics, finance, customer service, and administration
• Identify new market opportunities, expansion initiatives, and operational improvements to strengthen long-term business sustainability and competitiveness
• Work closely with company shareholders and directors regarding business performance, governance matters, and strategic priorities while maintaining responsibility for day-to-day operational leadership

 

Financial and Commercial Management

• Take overall responsibility for financial performance, profitability, budgeting, resource allocation, and cost management across business operations
• Analyse financial reports, sales performance data, operating costs, and inventory metrics to support business decision-making and improve commercial outcomes
• Oversee business forecasting, pricing strategies, margin optimisation, and expenditure management to maximise profitability and operational efficiency
• Monitor and manage business risks, commercial obligations, contractual arrangements, and operational compliance requirements

 

Sales, Supply Chain and Operational Leadership

• Lead business-wide sales strategies and commercial initiatives to improve market share, customer retention, and revenue growth
• Oversee procurement activities, supplier negotiations, inventory management, warehousing operations, and supply chain performance to ensure operational continuity
• Monitor stock planning, purchasing strategies, logistics performance, and supplier relationships to maintain efficient business operations
• Drive operational improvements across multiple locations to improve productivity, consistency, customer experience, and service delivery standards

 

People Leadership and Organisational Development

• Lead, mentor, and manage department managers and operational leaders across multiple functions and locations
• Establish performance management systems, workforce planning strategies, and organisational structures aligned with business objectives
• Support recruitment, leadership development, succession planning, and capability building initiatives across the organisation
• Foster a high-performance culture through clear accountability frameworks, operational reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives

 

Governance, Risk and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with employment obligations, health and safety requirements, supplier agreements, consumer legislation, and company policies
• Develop operational policies, reporting structures, and internal control frameworks to strengthen governance and business oversight
• Monitor business risks and implement mitigation strategies across operational, commercial, financial, and supply chain functions

 

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven senior management experience in distribution, wholesale, retail, trading, importing, construction products, home improvement products, or related industries
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple business functions including operations, sales, finance, procurement, warehousing, and supply chain activities
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing managers or senior staff across different operational areas
• Strong commercial and financial management capability including budgeting, cost control, business planning, and performance management
• Experience managing business growth initiatives, operational scaling, and organisational change within fast-moving commercial environments
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships, commercial contracts, and external stakeholders
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving capability with the ability to manage competing business priorities
• Relevant tertiary qualification in business, management, commerce, supply chain, finance, or related disciplines preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across internal and external stakeholder groups

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