NZ Country Manager

Lead & oversee a seasoned team driving B2B & B2C sales & operations in a newly created leadership role
  • Newly created role | Auckland based | Quarterly travel to Australia
  • Provide leadership & governance to an established team – Lead, Drive, Deliver
  • Join a business thriving across corporate sales | retail | warehouse operations

Tō kamupene hou | Your new company

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.

Tō tūranga hou | Your new role

  • 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

Ngā uara me ngā pūkenga e angitu ai koe | What you'll need to succeed

  • 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

Ngā hua ka whiwhi i a koe | What you'll get in return

  • 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

Me aha koe ināianei | What you need to do now

If you have proven experience 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, 04 886 3806.

Please note that interviews will commence with Emma, the week commencing the 05th January 2026. (Please also note, Nisbets will not be accepting any applications direct).

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Location
Auckland CBD
Specialism
Sales
Pay
Base + car allowance + OTE + Health Insurance
Ref:
2970965
Closing date
13 Jan 2026

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Emma Graham, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Auckland
Level 36, The ANZ Centre, 23-29 Albert Street

Telephone: 048863806

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