General Manager

HR Connect Limited; Katikati; Presencial; NZD 180.000 - 280.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Fruitometry, a New Zealand-owned agritech business, is at an exciting growth phase as it leverages AI to transform the kiwifruit industry. We seek a senior leader who combines industry credibility with commercial drive to unlock the company’s next growth chapter, building strong relationships with growers and industry stakeholders and turning opportunities into revenue.

Reporting to the Board, you will shape strategic direction, win customers, form partnerships, and lead a team of technical and

Formación

• Senior commercial or General Management with P&L accountability.
• Strong business development and customer growth capability.
• Kiwifruit or horticulture industry experience and credibility.
• Strategic and commercial acumen, including pricing and negotiation.
• The ability to clearly articulate a customer value proposition and translate it into conversations with growers and industry customers.
• Experience leading teams and working effectively with a Board.
• Exposure to technology, product development or innovation.

Responsabilidades

• Define and implement the company's commercial strategy and growth plan.
• Build relationships with growers, post-harvest businesses and other industry stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities, win customers and expand Fruitometry’s customer base.
• Lead a team of technical and operational specialists and report to the Board.

Descripción del empleo

Lead the next phase of growth for an established New Zealand agritech business.

Fruitometry is a New Zealand-owned agritech business at the forefront of transforming the kiwifruit industry through AI. With proven technology and an established market position, the business is now ready to accelerate its growth in New Zealand and take its innovation to international markets.

We are looking for an ambitious horticulture leader who can combine industry credibility with commercial drive to unlock Fruitometry’s next phase of growth.

Job Description

This is an opportunity to join a young, established business with proven technology and a strong position in the market, at a point where the foundations are in place for significant growth.

We are looking for someone who understands the New Zealand horticulture industry and has the credibility to build strong relationships with growers, post-harvest businesses and other industry stakeholders. Just as importantly, you will bring the commercial drive to turn those relationships into growth — getting out in front of customers, developing new business and expanding Fruitometry’s customer base.

Reporting to the Board, you will take ownership of the company’s commercial direction and growth. You’ll shape strategy, identify new opportunities, win customers, build partnerships and ensure the business delivers against its growth and profit objectives, while leading a team of technical and operational specialists.

This is a role for someone who wants to make their mark — combining industry knowledge, commercial leadership and innovative AI to help shape the next chapter of a New Zealand business with ambitions to grow both locally and internationally.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is commercial, credible and motivated — a leader who can roll up their sleeves, get out into the market and make things happen.

You will ideally bring:

• Senior commercial or General Management experience with P&L accountability.
• Strong business development and customer growth capability.
• Kiwifruit or horticulture industry experience and credibility.
• Strategic and commercial acumen, including pricing and negotiation.
• The ability to clearly articulate a customer value proposition and translate it into compelling conversations with growers and industry customers.
• Experience leading teams and working effectively with a Board.
• The confidence and energy to get out into the market, build relationships and win new business.
• Ideally, exposure to technology, product development or innovation.

You’ll be personable, pragmatic and relatable — equally comfortable engaging with growers and customers as you are operating at Board level.

Additional Information

Why Fruitometry

Fruitometry is at an exciting point in its evolution. The technology is proven, the market opportunity is significant and the foundations are in place for the next phase of growth.

This is an opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where you can have a direct and visible impact on the future of the business. You’ll have the autonomy to shape commercial strategy, build new customer relationships, grow revenue and identify opportunities to take Fruitometry into new markets.

With an established customer base across Gold and Green Kiwifruit, Fruitometry has a proven platform from which to accelerate its next phase of growth.

If you're an ambitious horticulture leader who wants to be close to the customer, drive growth and play a meaningful role in taking innovative New Zealand technology to the world, this could be your opportunity.