Executive General Manager - Construction

Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Continuously operating in excess of 100 years, this fully integrated ASX listed building and construction products business operates across the full continuum from procurement of raw materials through to sale of finished products to end users. They are a manufacturer of softwood and hardwood, formply and structural plywood products in Australia, a major seller of consumable formwork products and a national merchant of timber and associated building products to local trade, medium sized and enterprise sized companies. Their products are sold to professional builders, formworkers, construction companies and building contractors that operate in the residential, non-residential and infrastructure markets. They have sales, distribution and multiple manufacturing sites across Australia and New Zealand. Their brand is recognised nationally and is supported by an extensive sales and customer support team. With a strong market position and well-established relationships across the industry, they are poised for continued success. The Role They are now seeking to appoint a dynamic and entrepreneurially focused Executive General Manager to drive operational excellence and strategic sales growth. Reporting to the CEO and serving as a member of the Group Executive Team, this senior leadership role is critical to achieving key financial and operational goals, while ensuring a customer-first approach, effective stakeholder engagement and sustainable business performance. Key Responsibilities : Direct the division's daily operational and financial activities, ensuring delivery against key performance metrics. Develop and execute growth strategies with a focus on revenue generation, margin improvement, and customer satisfaction. Oversee and improve sales, marketing, and operational frameworks while fostering a high-performance culture. Lead business development efforts, identifying new opportunities and integrating acquisitions. Manage budgets, financial reporting and sales forecasting. Provide leadership to division managers, including succession planning and staff development. Collaborate with stakeholders, ensuring strategic alignment across all business functions. Champion safety and compliance, adhering to WHSE systems and policies. About You The ideal candidate will have proven success in senior management within construction, building products or distribution/sales industries. A high level of commercial acumen and relationship management is essential. Candidates should have relevant industry experience within building and construction products distribution and manufacturing together with project execution and management. Tertiary qualifications in Business Management, Marketing or relevant field Demonstrated business leadership experience, including complex multi-site management Proven senior management experience with strong commercial acumen Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills How To Apply Please apply via the “Apply for this job” button or via quoting reference number 1294404 . For initial enquiries or for any assistance you may need in making your application please contact Stuart Chandler on (02) 9256 7000. #J-18808-Ljbffr