General Manager
- Cairns, QLD
- Permanent
- Full-time
Our Client:Our client is a respected national distribution business with a strong technical focus and a reputation for delivering exceptional service across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific. Known for its innovative approach and scalable growth, the organisation supplies specialist products to a range of commercial and industrial sectors. With a collaborative, customer-focused culture and a commitment to continuous improvement, this is a business poised for its next phase of expansion.The Opportunity:A newly created executive opportunity has arisen for a rising leader to take charge of both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic direction in a thriving, high-performing national business. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you’ll lead and support a capable cross-functional team across sales, logistics, engineering, marketing, and finance—driving operational excellence, strong financial outcomes, and exceptional customer satisfaction.Your Skills & Experience:You’re a commercially savvy leader who thrives in fast-paced, growth-driven environments. With a background in operations, distribution, or technical industries, you bring clarity, confidence, and structure to every challenge.To be successful, you will bring:
- Experience in leadership or second-tier executive role, ideally within distribution, technical, or wholesale environments.
- Strong financial literacy and experience managing budgets, P&L, and performance metrics.
- A hands-on, collaborative leadership style that inspires team engagement and results.
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams across geographically dispersed operations.
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Tertiary qualifications in business, engineering, or a related field are desirable.
- Experience with ERP systems and technical product environments will be highly regarded.
- Lead and mentor senior managers across all key business units, fostering a high-performance, accountable team culture.
- Execute strategic and operational plans to drive commercial growth and ensure sustainable, long-term success.
- Oversee and refine daily operations, including logistics, procurement, warehousing, and customer service, with a focus on efficiency and service delivery.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and trust.
- Monitor and report on financial and operational performance, using KPIs to drive business outcomes and improvements.
- Embed systems and processes that support scalability, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organisation.
- Full executive autonomy to shape and lead a national operation.
- A competitive salary package, with relocation support considered for the right candidate.
- A values-led, inclusive culture where your leadership will make a real impact.
- Cairns based role
- Regular travel to support national operations and team engagement.
To apply online, click ‘apply’ at the top of this page, or contact our designated Recruitment Consultant, Sally Mlikota on 07 4051 9699 or sally@cbcstaff.com.au for a confidential discussion.At CBC Staff Selection, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions equal opportunity, embraces diversity, promotes inclusion and prioritises flexibility and accessibility. All communication with CBC Staff Selection is managed in a highly confidential manner, and your details will not be shared with any future employer without your prior consent.CBC Staff Selection – Redefining Recruitment
With over 36 years’ recruitment experience, CBC Staff Selection specialises in providing professional, quality recruitment services to a wide range of candidates and clients throughout both Far North Queensland (Cairns region) and North Queensland (Townsville and Mackay region) as well as Regional Queensland.Job Reference: 1642066/SM
- Cairns based role
- Progressive growth sector
- Technical background preferred