General Manager: Growth Leader with Autonomy & Incentives

Align HR; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Align HR is partnering with an established Victorian business servicing the construction and civil industries to recruit an experienced, commercially driven General Manager.

This hands-on leadership role combines direct sales and business development with full responsibility for day-to-day operations, systems and a team of 20-30 employees, driving revenue growth while maintaining profitability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a business unit or division with P&L responsibility.
• Track record of delivering substantial revenue growth in a senior leadership role.
• Ability to generate new business, win customers and convert opportunities into revenue.
• Experience in construction, civil works or related blue-collar sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive significant revenue growth through proactive business development and key account acquisition.
• Develop and grow existing customer relationships to increase revenue and repeat business.
• Take ownership of sales targets, revenue growth and operational performance.
• Independently manage day-to-day operations, systems and a 20–30 person team.
• Build a high-performing culture through clear expectations and accountability.
• Improve efficiency, productivity and profitability across the business.

Skills

Revenue growth leadership

Business development

People leadership

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/management

Job description

Align HR is partnering with an established Victorian business servicing the construction and civil industries to recruit an experienced, commercially driven General Manager.

This hands-on leadership role combines direct sales and business development with full responsibility for day-to-day operations, systems and a team of 20-30 employees, driving revenue growth while maintaining profitability and operational efficiency.