General Manager

1 week ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Ford HR Full time

Management - Store (Retail & Consumer Products)Our amazing client, Rock 'n' Soil Tingalpa, are on an exciting growth trajectory, and are looking to appoint a General Manager to lead their fantastic team.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced GM/Operations Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day operations and performance of the business and the teamSince opening in 1981, Rock 'n' Soil has evolved from selling timber logs to now providing a broad range of industry-leading landscape supplies.

The business offers a dynamic environment where you will have the chance to utilise your strengths and make a significant impact.

Learn more about them at | SERVICE | CREDIBLE | COMMUNITYAbout the RoleThe General Manager will collaborate closely with the Director to establish and execute the high-level strategic plan for the business.

Acting as the "Integrator", the General Manager ensures that new business improvement initiatives are brought to life, whilst also ensuring that all business-as-usual functions are working in a manner that maximises commercial and cultural outcomes.

The Key Focus Areas of the role are:1.

Leadership and VisionEstablish a long-term vision for the business in collaboration with the Director, ensuring an up-to-date strategic plan is always in place and adhered toMaintain 90 day plans and engage the team using weekly and monthly reviewsMaintain close communication with the Director to ensure the business is always moving in the right directionPromote clarity for all staff in terms of the vision of the businessCommunicate and embed the values across all staffEnsure accountability across the entire team for upholding the values at all timesEnsure ongoing role and goal clarity is provided to all team membersMaintain a culture of accountability and engagement - attendance, contribution, weekly plans, holidays, leave takenEnsure all staff are onboarded as effectively as possibleEnsure that all HR matters are addressed in a timely and efficient mannerMonitor development opportunities for all staff to ensure that necessary professional development is undertaken to achieve performance requirementsEstablish and address ongoing people and culture priorities to maintain a high-performing teamEstablish a daily pattern of updates, recognition and team development via huddlesManagement, analysis and close oversight of profitability and costsManagement and oversight of budgetsForecast future sales volumes and improve retail marginsConduct ongoing analysis of all financial data to identify problems and come up with appropriate solutions to save money/increase profitabilitySubmit weekly sales and efficiency reports to the Director along with any relevant analyses and/or recommendationsSign off on payments (within a limit of credit), while also checking and keeping accounts in balanceMaintain oversight and signoff on timesheets across the teamReview weekly team rosters to maximise service and sales, while being in line with wages and salaries budgets and agreed wage to sales ratios3.

Growth + PartnershipsMaintain excellent relationships with key suppliers and customersEnsure regular review of contracts/terms to ensure optimal pricing and marginsAttend relevant industry events to increase brand awarenessStay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies in the industryEnsure the Sales team are executing all necessary strategies to maximise selling opportunities online and instore4.

Operations + QualityEnsure quality remains high and that products remain top-tierEnsure all operational compliance requirements are metEstablish and maintain quality, sustainable, replicable SOPs and work systemsOversee training of all staff to ensure consistency of execution and mitigate riskLead WHS reporting and the development of a replicable safety programAddress all WHS matters as efficiently and effectively as possible, ensuring measures are put in place to mitigate thew risk of repeat incidencesOversee all HR compliance requirementsEnsure all asset maintenance is up-to-dateMonitor asset requirements and submit business cases to the Director for further investment, outlining the anticipated return on investmentAct as the "Integrator" to the Director's "Visionary", in turning growth concepts into robust implementation plansEstablish quarterly "big rocks (continuous improvement) priorities across the business and clearly communicate them across the teamContribute innovative thinking around delivery, growth and new product opportunities to challenge the marketAbout YouThere are a number of key attributes, skills, and experience that will help you succeed in this role, including:Significant commercial and operational management experienceExceptional leadership, communication, interpersonal, and negotiation capabilitiesExperience within a landscape or retail environmentStrong business acumenThe ability to juggle multiple competing priorities on an ongoing basisExcellent relationship building and stakeholder management skillsDriver's LicenceYou will be provided a competitive salary and a company vehicle.

How to ApplyPlease apply directly through Seek, providing a resume and a cover letter outlining why you are the perfect candidate for this great opportunity.

We hope you'll throw your hat in the ringYour application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years' experience do you have as a general manager?Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?What's your expected annual base salary?How many years of people management experience do you have?How much notice are you required to give your current employer?Report this job advert

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