General/Business Unit Manager (CEO & General Management) Comprehensive Role in Product Leadership, Sales, and Customer ExperienceHamilton-Based with National ResponsibilitiesLIC is a global leader in pasture-based dairy genetics and herd management, headquartered in the Waikato. With international offices in the UK, Ireland, and Australia, LIC employs around 800 permanent staff, offering cutting-edge diagnostics, software, genetics, and herd testing services. LIC's mission is to deliver world class genetics and technological innovations that empower farmers to become more sustainable and profitable.Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and as an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team, the General Manager for NZ Markets will be based in the Waikato and play a crucial role in connecting farmers with LIC's products and innovation. The appointee will lead a team of approximately 170 professionals across various functions, including product management, account/territory management, customer experience/services, communications, branding, sales capability development, and sales operations. The GM NZ Markets will be responsible for engaging and guiding their team while providing visionary leadership on LIC's future direction through a customer-focused approach. This role involves not only setting and executing strategies for the business unit, but also representing the customer's voice within the senior leadership team to ensure that the overall enterprise strategy aligns with current and future customer needs.Accordingly, we are seeking expressions of interest from individuals who:Have a strong connection with farmers and the rural sector.Possess extensive knowledge of product development, lifecycle management, strategic pricing, and innovation.Have experience leading sales and customer-facing functions in large, complex organisations.Excel in long-term, relationship-driven sales strategies.Demonstrate the ability to use data and analytics to generate insights and make effective sales and customer-related decisions.Are confident public speakers, capable of presenting to customer groups and the media.Have a proven track record in developing and motivating high-performing sales/marketing teams, ideally with cross-functional teams.To apply confidentially, please send your CV to ****** , quoting reference number 1046.Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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