General Manager CEO Designate Thomsons ITM is a success story and one of those feel good Kiwi owned businesses that we New Zealanders like to admire Their growth is a result of the hard work and the commercial smarts of the entrepreneurial owners shareholders and their collective team With a small network of branches in the Waikato and South Auckland regions they are well placed to drive growth and expansion They sell building products largely mainly into the building construction and agricultural industries While they have a strong tradebased customer portfolio their sales bookcustomer base also includes Group Home companies and various other builder and contractor businesses The preferred location for the role will be based in Hamilton They are now seeking to appoint into this newly created role to support Fantastic for this incoming GM CEO designate is that Thomsons ITM have anthe ongoing strategic growth plan and commitment to continuing to strengthen their brand value by excelling and expanding This may be a role that changes the direction of your career So what do you need to be serious contender To be successful in this demanding role you will need demonstrateable expertise and knowledge in Leadership An infectious passion for your customers and in having your people excel You will need to be a real people person able to win the hearts minds and respect of the your trades team and customers Commercial Capability Tactical astuteness And the ability to make things happen quickly Business Acumen You know good business you can play the long game Sales and Marketing You will need to be innovative and tactical to attract business in a challenging and busy market Financial Competency although you will have strong financial support Sector While coming from the building products trades construction or more loosely connected sectors is attractive it is not a prerequisite as we are open to proven high achievers with a passion for what this opportunity offers Strength of Character Attitude and Energy You will need resilience the ability to manage the cyclical challenges and the passion and energy to enjoy the nature of the industry and those who thrive in it So in summary you will be someone who can manage the logistics of multiple profit centres running regional teams and building and maintaining rewarding customer relationships Commercially astute with sales and marketing experience you will be accustomed to flourishing in competitive markets If you have read this with mounting interest please apply to www farrowjamieson com and click the apply now button or give Robyn Goulevitch a call on 021 960 393 or 021 841 857 Robyn Goulevitch021 841 857