Commercial Manager
A key 'hands on' Commercial and operational leadership role across a dynamic Forestry and Horticulture Portfolio
Summary about this job
Horticulture
Company: Profile Group
Location: Canterbury
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +64-9-531-6901
Fax: +64-3-146-3322
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Detail information about job Commercial Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Newly created Commercial Manager role
- Hornby, Christchurch Location
- Craigmore Sustainable NZ Ltd
The Opportunity
An exciting commercial leadership appointment within a unique organisation which will test and further develop both your business management and operational acumen within a dynamic Agri-investment group with a growing and leading footprint in the NZ rural sector.
This is a key appointment that will ensure the effective management of Craigmore’s forestry and horticulture portfolios. This is a 2IC role to the GM where you will be tasked with managing business performance across a broad portfolio of Agri assets, supporting and defining growth strategy, whilst taking a key role in investments and acquisitions.
The Company
Craigmore is a highly successful, privately funded farming and agricultural investment group that has established a solid reputation both in their field and on a global platform. This role sits within their ever-expanding forestry and horticultural portfolios, with a growing number of assets across NZ.
There is an ongoing commitment to sustainability and technology in the business. With a growing asset base coupled with ‘well-funded’ plans for growth, this represents an exciting time to be joining the company.
The Role
You will be directly responsible for developing and managing Craigmore’s forestry and horticulture assets. This role will be autonomous, with external operational managers reporting to you both directly and indirectly. The role is broad in both remit covering key areas such as:
- General asset management and people leadership across the portfolio
- Strategy and business planning
- Forestry acquisitions and asset management
- Sector level financial planning and analysis
- Operational risk management and compliance
- Contract negotiation and support
- Project management and performance monitoring / Benchmarking
A full Position Description with more detail of these duties is available on request
Your Profile
We are looking for a person who is capable of leading and co-ordinating with external business partners, contract managers, suppliers and internal staff members.
- Demonstrable commercial acumen with strong analytical, technical, financial and project management skills within a similar level role
- Management exposure with a portfolio or multiple entity group structure is highly desirable
- An understanding of the New Zealand forestry or horticulture sectors highly desirable
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of strategic planning and preparation of business plans
- Excellent written communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels (internal and external)
- Management experience and exposure in managing external contractors/managers
- A University Degree in agribusiness, commerce or forestry and/or proven management experience in this field
For more information please contact Andrew Copeland on 03 281 8597. Alternatively, to apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact the recruitment specialist mentioned above on +64 3 281 8597 and reference this job.