Tō kamupene hou | Your new company

Our client is a high-performing metals' distributor that is looking for their next leader to join the business in growing times across a national landscape.

Tō tūranga hou | Your new role

This newly created role reports directly to the CE and offers full P&L ownership, strategic sales influence, and the chance to shape the future of a fast-growing business.

• Lead and coordinate aluminium distribution across 16 branches, ensuring consistency and operational efficiency
• Manage full profit and loss (P&L) and balance sheet responsibility for the aluminium division
• Maintain exceptional customer service standards (98%+ DIFOT and 95% inventory availability)
• Act as the central liaison between sales, procurement, warehousing, and finance to drive alignment and performance
• Monitor and analyse branch performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovations
• Champion best practices in inventory management, logistics, and customer service
• Represent the aluminium portfolio in strategic discussions and cross-functional initiatives
• Travel across New Zealand (2–3 days per week}to engage with branch teams and stakeholders

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

• Proven success in B2B environments, ideally within privately owned businesses
• Track record of driving growth both organically and through strategic acquisitions
• Deep expertise in warehouse distribution, supply chain, or operational leadership — preferably in building, industrial, or manufacturing sectors
• Experience managing full P&L and balance sheets
• Strong stakeholder engagement, including direct collaboration with C-suite executives
• Experience operating across national landscapes and multi-site operations
• Skilled in influencing without direct authority and leading cross-functional initiatives
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, solutions-oriented mindset
• Self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple business functions independently
• Willingness to travel regularly and build strong relationships with teams nationwide

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

• Great professional development opportunities in a company that genuinely cares about the growth and development of its people.
• Work within a flexible, relaxed, enjoyable workplace that makes for happy people
• A health and wellness programme that is available to employees
• On-site gyms in various locations.

Me aha koe ināianei | What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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