Managing Director

4 weeks ago

Ballarat, Australia Page Executive Full time

- Visionary leadership role
- Industry leading multi-national company

About Our Client

Kersia Australia, part of the global Kersia Group, provides bio-security and food safety solutions across the food processing and farming sectors. It offers hygiene products and services that prevent contamination and disease, supporting dairy, meat, and ready-meal producers with innovative, responsible technologies.

Kersia is currently seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Managing Director to lead its Australian subsidiary.

Job Description

As Managing Director, you will be responsible for defining and executing the strategic direction of Kersia Australia. You will oversee all aspects of the business including commercial operations, financial performance, team leadership, and compliance. This is a pivotal role that requires a strong blend of strategic thinking, operational rigour, and people leadership.

The Managing Director will be responsible for the following:

- Lead the development and implementation of the subsidiary's strategy, ensuring alignment with global objectives.

- Drive revenue growth, profitability (EBITDA), and cash generation across all business units.

- Manage and develop a high-performing team across sales, operations, and support functions.

- Oversee commercial strategy across Food & Beverage, Farm, Food Service, and emerging sectors.

- Ensure compliance with internal policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

- Foster strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and institutional stakeholders.

- Collaborate with corporate teams on M&A, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

You are a seasoned executive with:

- Proven leadership experience in the food industry, agriculture, or bio-security sectors

- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of B2B/B2D sales strategies

- Financial literacy and experience managing P&L and budgets

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills

- Experience working in a global -matrix organisation

- A collaborative, adaptable, and field-oriented leadership style

Preferred Candidates

Core values embraced:

- Transparency - You lead with integrity and openness.

- Sharing - You foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.

- Performance - You drive results and continuous improvement.

- Trust - You build strong relationships with teams, customers, and partners.

- Innovation - You embrace change and champion new ideas.

What's on Offer

Kersia is committed to creating a safer world through innovative hygiene and bio-security solutions. As Managing Director, you will play a key role in shaping the future of food safety in Australia, backed by a global network and a culture of innovation and integrity.

- Ready to drive your career forward?

- How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter to huwjyones@pageexecutive.com

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