General Manager - Transport

We're looking for a candidate to this position in an exciting company.

Reporting directly into the CEO, the overriding purpose of the General Manager - Transport is to develop new and existing customer relationships to deliver an increase in business while ensuring that the business operates efficiently and reflects the goals and values of the company.
The General Manager - Transport will lead the branch managers and oversee the operations across the Northern Southland Transport and Cromwell Transport operations, building and maintaining customer relations and identifying new growth opportunities for the business. In this, the General Manager - Transport will be responsible for:
Leading the business in achieving the company's business goals
Proactively growing the company's market share
Managing the fleet

To be successful as the General Manager - Transport, you will be able to demonstrate your operations management and business development experience within transport, logistics or fleet management, and preferably in a rural context. You will have a strong ability to develop new and existing customer relationships and will bring with you a future orientation towards business development.
With a natural customer services alignment, you will be able to effectively manage relationships and, in your communications with clients, will demonstrate an ability to exercise judgement, proactive thinking, risk management and performance evaluation. You will bring a "sleeves rolled up" professional approach that will underpin your success in this role.