General Manager | Strategic Integration & National Branch Leadership

Northbridge Executive; Howick; On-site; NZD 270,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Executive Remuneration

Lucrative Bonuses

Unprecedented Autonomy

Job summary

Northbridge Executive in Auckland is seeking a General Manager for strategic integration and national branch leadership to harmonise two large-scale operations into a unified commodity powerhouse.

You will lead a national network, drive post-acquisition integration, shape culture, and own national P&L with Board access, delivering reliability and market leadership across New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading multi-site, national branch networks in an industrial or commodity-based sector.
• History of merging complex businesses or launching new corporate entities.
• Strong commercial acumen in supply chain, manufacturing and mass distribution.
• Ability to stabilise and provide strategic direction for heritage brands.

Responsibilities

• Lead the National Branch Network across a wide footprint with operational excellence.
• Execute the post-acquisition integration plan to align diverse models.
• Build a high-performing culture bridging corporate heritage and private enterprise.
• Oversee national distribution networks ensuring reliable movement of commodities.
• Own commercial P&L and forecast commodity trends to maintain market edge.

Skills

National network leadership

Integration architect

Commodity sector expertise

Legacy builder

Job description

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General Manager | Strategic Integration & National Branch Leadership

Northbridge Executive – East Tamaki, North Island

About the Opportunity

Are you an executive leader who thrives on turning industrial potential into market-dominant reality? We are seeking a high-calibre General Manager for a confidential, high-stakes role overseeing the integration of a major national commodity business into our expanding industrial group. This is a career-defining opportunity to take the reins of a recently divested "industry legend" and integrate its storied legacy with a forward-thinking, agile parent group. Your mission is to harmonise two large-scale operations into a unified, national commodity powerhouse that sets a new standard for service and reliability in the New Zealand market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the National Branch Network: Direct and optimize a sprawling national footprint of branches and manufacturing facilities, ensuring operational excellence across all regions
• Strategic Integration: Execute the post-acquisition integration plan, aligning diverse operational models into a singular, high-efficiency entity
• Forge a New Culture: Bridge the gap between a corporate legacy and a private enterprise, building a high-performing culture that respects heritage while driving modern performance
• National Distribution Mastery: Oversee and scale complex distribution networks across New Zealand, ensuring the seamless movement of essential commodities to critical infrastructure projects
• Commercial P&L Ownership: Take full accountability for a national P&L, managing major budgets and forecasting commodity trends to maintain a competitive market edge

What We Are Looking For

• National Network Leadership: A mandatory requirement for proven experience leading multi-site, national branch networks in an industrial or commodity-based sector
• Integration Architect: A demonstrated history of merging complex businesses or launching new corporate entities. You understand how to transition a business from a corporate group to a dedicated long-term owner
• Commodity Sector Expertise: Deep commercial acumen in industrial environments, with a focus on supply chain, manufacturing, and mass distribution
• Legacy Builder: A leader who can step into a business with strong brands and provide the stability and strategic path needed for it to achieve its full potential

Benefits

• Premium Executive Remuneration: A base package circa $300,000, positioned at the upper end of the Auckland market for General Manager roles
• Lucrative Bonuses: Performance-based incentives tied directly to integration milestones and long-term network growth
• Unprecedented Autonomy: Direct access to the Board with the power to shape the identity of a national industry leader