General Manager

Location: Sunshine Coast
Salary: Great package on offer
Job Type: permanent
Contact: David Kettle
About the Company
This established Australian business has evolved from a family-founded operation into a national franchise network within the construction and coatings space. With over 25 years in market, the business has built a strong reputation across residential building channels and continues to expand both domestically and internationally.

With an established footprint across multiple states, a growing retail division, and plans for global expansion, the business is entering its next phase of growth. Backed by a unique, environmentally conscious product offering and strong market share, the organisation is well positioned to scale its franchise network and market presence.
 
About the Role
This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving the next phase of growth across a national franchise operation.
 
Reporting to the Director, you will take ownership of day-to-day business operations while leading the performance and expansion of the franchise network. You’ll work across sales, franchising, operations, and administration, balancing hands-on leadership with strategic input.
The role will suit a commercially minded operator who can lead people, optimise performance, and identify new growth opportunities without disrupting an already successful model.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage a national franchise network, driving performance and accountability
  • Oversee internal teams across sales, operations, administration, and marketing
  • Identify and develop new territories and growth opportunities
  • Strengthen relationships with key accounts and industry stakeholders
  • Support and mentor franchisees to improve consistency and commercial outcomes
  • Contribute to strategic planning and present key business initiatives to leadership
  • Ensure operational efficiency across systems, processes, and customer delivery
Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience in a senior leadership or General Management role
  • Strong background in B2B environments, ideally within construction, building products, or related sectors
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence a diverse group of stakeholders
  • Experience driving business growth, both organically and through new market development
  • Commercially astute with strong decision-making capability
  • Ability to balance strategy with hands-on execution
  • Experience in franchising or multi-site operations is highly regarded
 
Why Apply
  • Opportunity to lead and scale a well-established national business
  • Strong existing foundation with clear growth strategy in place
  • Autonomy to influence direction while working closely with an engaged owner
  • Diverse role across operations, sales, and franchising
  • Long-term career opportunity with potential for significant impact
 
Should this opportunity be of interest to you click on the APPLY button above or contact David Kettle on 0480 002 516 for a confidential discussion

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