General Manager

Drive results at national level using your proven retail leadership skills in this pivotal Primary Sector role.

• Be part of the Farmlands Leadership Group in Aotearoa's largest farming co-operative
• Hands on, high energy, and results driven role
• Build on a legacy and take our 80+ retail network to another level

Mō te whai waahi About the opportunity

At Farmlands - Te Whenua Tāroa - we're looking for a General Manager - Retail to build on a legacy and take our national retail network to another level.

Reporting to the Chief Sales Officer, you'll be part of the Farmlands Leadership Group and tasked with the delivery of Farmlands' financial and strategic goals in the Retail space.

You'll lead our Regional Retail Managers and our Retail Operations Team to success and support a positive team culture across the country.

This is your opportunity to play a key role in the NZ Primary Sector with Aotearoa's largest farming co-operative - an organisation incredibly passionate about its history, team and shareholders.

This role requires superior credibility in retail leadership, and a high level of business acumen to enable breakthrough thinking to achieve our financial and strategic Retail goals.

This is a hands-on role with regular national travel.

Mōhou ake About you

With strong presence, energy and personal drive, you'll have significant retail leadership experience, and a track record of successfully building the capability of large, regionally dispersed retail teams.

You'll also bring to the table :

• Proven experience providing financial leadership and oversight of multiple functions / teams and successfully leveraging resources to deliver on budget targets
• Superior stakeholder and relationship management skills
• Demonstrated strategic, commercial, and financial acumen, and experience using your strategic understanding of market / financials to make business decisions

Mō ngā painga About the benefits

You'll get to work with an empowering Chief Sales Officer, lead a passionate team, and do meaningful innovative work in an inclusive culture.

You'll also receive a competitive remuneration package with the added benefits of health, life and income protection insurance.

With access to sick leave from Day 1, annual flu shots, and our EAP service, and know your health and wellbeing are right up front and centre.

Also on offer :

• A hybrid working environment
• Auckland or Christchurch location
• An exclusive Farmlands shareholding opportunity providing access to a vast array of discounts with our Card Partners
• Discounted purchasing within our Farmlands retail stores
• Access to a suite of tailored training and development plans through our Centre of Learning, to further broaden your skillset and opportunities for career progression
• Pet friendly offices - bring your furry friend!

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