CEO - Import/Distribution/Wholesale

Platform 1; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform 1 in Auckland is searching for a CEO to lead business success and transition into ownership. Candidates should possess strong operational skills, particularly in Production Planning and Lean Manufacturing, and demonstrate commercial acumen and strong relationship-building abilities. This role is ideal for someone entrepreneurial looking for an equity opportunity in a leading company with over 20 years in the market.

Qualifications

• Experience driving business success and growth.
• Track record of successful relationship building.
• Desire for equity stake in the business.

Responsibilities

• Help drive further business success.
• Transition into business ownership.
• Build and maintain relationships for growth.

Skills

Operationally strong – working knowledge of Production Planning

Lean Manufacturing

Commercially astute

Strong sales/relationship building skills

Job description

20+ years market presence has established this Auckland based business as arguably the #1 player in their field. The portfolio has complementary product ranges, with some end-market crossover, and a further business unit has been purchased recently.

The Owner is looking for a CEO to join him at this exciting time and help drive further business success whilst also transitioning into business ownership.

Key attributes we are looking for:

Operationally strong – working knowledge of Production Planning and Lean Manufacturing

Commercially astute with a track record of business growth.

Strong sales/relationship building skills

If you are entrepreneurial and want ‘skin in the game’ then call Mike Warmington on 021 187 4873 to discuss further, including how the equity component works within the Platform 1 process.