General Manager

Arbortech Pty. Ltd; Málaga; Presencial; EUR 100.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Arbortech Pty. Ltd is seeking a commercially driven and hands-on General Manager to lead its next phase of expansion.

Reporting to the CEO, the GM will drive business development, identify new opportunities and build strategic partnerships to support sustainable growth across markets. The role oversees operations and finances, manages budgeting and forecasting, and leads department heads across global functions.

Formación

• Significant experience (5+ years) in a senior management role
• Strong background in business development, ideally within a comparable business environment or market
• Experience selling through multiple channels, including distribution partners, retail and direct-to-consumer (D2C)
• Financial management, team leadership and operational management experience is desirable
• International business experience and/or experience in the manufacturing, tools or hardware industry is desirable
• Strong strategic, analytical and commercial negotiation skills
• A natural leader, comfortable driving change and adapting to a fast-paced environment
• A confident communicator comfortable working across multiple time zones and geographies (German language skills a plus)

Responsabilidades

• Drive business development activity, identifying new market opportunities, customer segments and distribution channels
• Build and strengthen relationships with distributors, retailers, OEM partners and key stakeholders
• Negotiate major commercial agreements and evaluate licensing and strategic partnership opportunities
• Pursue business development opportunities that translate into measurable revenue and profitability outcomes
• Oversee day-to-day operations across all departments
• Lead annual business planning, translating strategy into measurable objectives
• Drive continuous improvement and change initiatives to support business scalability
• Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting and margin management
• Provide leadership and direction to department heads and their teams

Conocimientos

Senior management

Business development

Multi-channel sales

Strategic negotiation

Descripción del empleo

Arbortech is an Australian-owned, innovation-led business with a global operational footprint. We specialise in developing unique cutting tools and technologies for specialist tradespeople and DIY users, to solve real-world problems. We design and manufacture our tools in WA, and distribute, market and sell them around the world. Headquartered in Perth, WA, with satellite offices in the USA, Canada and Germany.

We are undergoing a period of high growth and are seeking a commercially driven and hands-on General Manager to help lead our business through its next phase of expansion.

About the Role

Reporting to the CEO, the General Manager will drive our business development activities that include growing existing opportunities, identifying new ones, and building the strategic partnerships that support long-term growth. The General Manager will also lead operational functions and oversee financial performance, ensuring the business has the capability and stability to support sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

Drive business development activity, identifying new market opportunities, customer segments and distribution channels

Build and strengthen relationships with distributors, retailers, OEM partners and key stakeholders

Negotiate major commercial agreements and evaluate licensing and strategic partnership opportunities

Pursue business development opportunities that translate into measurable revenue and profitability outcomes

Oversee day-to-day operations across all departments

Lead annual business planning, translating strategy into measurable objectives

Drive continuous improvement and change initiatives to support business scalability

Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting and margin management

Provide leadership and direction to department heads and their teams

About You

Significant experience (5+ years) in a senior management role

A strong background in business development, ideally within a comparable business environment or market

Experience selling through multiple channels, including distribution partners, retail and direct-to-consumer (D2C)

Financial management, team leadership and operational management experience is desirable

International business experience and/or experience in the manufacturing, tools or hardware industry is desirable

Strong strategic, analytical and commercial negotiation skills

A natural leader, comfortable driving change and adapting to a fast-paced environment

A confident communicator comfortable working across multiple time zones and geographies (German language skills a plus)

Why join Arbortech?

As Arbortech's General Manager, you will:

Take the lead in a globally respected, Australian-owned brand with real international reach

Play a hands‑on, high-impact role in driving growth and performance at a pivotal time for the business

Be part of an innovation‑led company with genuine momentum

Join a business built on a commitment to financial, environmental and ethical accountability