General Manager

About the Company

Our client is a well-established technology company based in Christchurch, specializing in designing and manufacturing specialized electronic hardware and integrated solutions for mission-critical applications across diverse industries both within New Zealand and internationally. The company is profitable, highly respected in its niche, and is currently preparing for a new growth phase by investing in innovative technology platforms to meet rising demand in expanding target markets.

Role Overview

We are looking for a growth-oriented General Manager to lead the organization through this expansion. Reporting directly to the board and collaborating closely with the Executive Director, the role requires ownership of the profit and loss statement, driving revenue growth, margin improvement, and disciplined reporting. Leadership will extend to executive-level sales and business development efforts domestically and internationally, managing distributor and channel partnerships. The role also involves steering product strategy aligned to growth objectives, balancing technical innovation with commercial priorities.

The General Manager will oversee the go-to-market execution for new technology platforms currently in development and be responsible for leading, expanding, and evolving a small, experienced team as the business scales. The position includes frequent travel both domestically and internationally to engage with distributors and participate in trade shows.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a technologically adept General Manager who possesses a strong understanding of P&L management, margin enhancement, and team leadership. The candidate should demonstrate commercial discipline and modern market strategies, backed by substantial experience in executive sales and business development across both domestic and international arenas.

Comfort with engaging technical teams and customers regarding electronics, hardware, or industrial applications is essential, even without being the deepest technical expert. A practical grasp of current technology trends, including AI applications, and the ability to translate technical credibility into market success are important.

The candidate should be motivated by long-term outcomes such as equity participation and be amenable to equity grants, skin in the game, or structured risk-sharing arrangements instead of traditional compensation.

Additional Information

This opportunity is part of an active and confidential search process.