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Summary

The job is for a General Manager position at Partly, a global replacement parts platform based in Australia. The role involves scaling the business strategy across New Zealand and Australia, including commercial viability, market research, platform development, project management, partner engagement, pricing, collaboration with marketing team, building a team, operations & support strategy.

Requirements

• (Preferred) MBA or equivalent experience
• Strong verbal and written communication and collaboration skills
• Proven experience as a General Manager, Program Director, Operations Director or similar role
• Knowledge of business processes and functions (finance, HR, procurement, operations, etc.)
• Strong analytical ability
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Exceptional problem-solving aptitude

Responsibilities

• Commercial Viability: You will be responsible for the commercial viability and success in scaling a significant section of the business strategy across NZ and Australia
• Market Research and Planning: Conduct comprehensive market research to understand the needs of the auto parts industry in NZ & AU
• Platform Development: Connecting market research with technical requirements
• Project & Program Management: Develop a detailed project plan including timelines, budget and resources for successful NZ and Australian operations
• Partner/ Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with clients and distributors, sign and onboard Parts Suppliers. Work alongside the executive team on operating models. Specify requirements by working closely with the tech team
• Pricing: Build our pricing framework, stress test and implement
• Collaboration: Collaborate with the marketing team to create a launch plan that effectively reaches your target audience. Ensure the platform is ready for a smooth launch with all necessary support systems
• Building a Team: As the project progresses, identify the need for additional team members and lead the hiring process. Manage and mentor the team to ensure project objectives are met
• Operations & Support strategy: Develop and oversee how we support ongoing success with our partners and clients

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus equity
• Parental leave and flexible return to work
• Flexible working hours
• A brand new architecturally designed office in Christchurch CBD and on Auckland’s Karangahape Road
• Monthly team lunches
• Ergonomic workspace