General Manager Operations - Noel Leeming at The Warehouse Group

Kaipātiki, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Leadership, Operational Strategy, Store Execution, Labour Optimisation, Continuous Improvement, Store Development, Commercial Performance, Productivity, Customer Experience, Sales Growth, Profitability, Change Management, Team Leadership, Succession Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Acumen

Industry

Retail

Description

Company Description Lead, Inspire, and Drive Growth This is undoubtedly one of the top retail operational roles in New Zealand. We’re looking for an exceptional retail leader to take the helm of our Noel Leeming network of 66 stores and lead it through its next phase of growth. If you thrive on leading at scale, driving real transformation, and setting the standard for operational excellence, we want to hear from you. At Noel Leeming, we are passionate about enriching Kiwi lives through technology. As part of The Warehouse Group, we are committed to making a positive difference for our customers, our people, and our communities. Job Description With responsibility for operational strategy, store execution, labour optimisation, continuous improvement and store development, this integral role ensures our stores deliver commercial performance, productivity and an outstanding customer experience. Reporting to the CEO – Noel Leeming, key responsibilities include: Strategic Leadership & transformation Set and execute the strategic direction for the national store network Deliver sales, growth and profitability targets Translate business strategy into clear, executable store-level plans Lead large-scale operational change initiatives that improve productivity and customer outcomes Customer experience & store performance Elevate store presentation, layout and in-store engagement standards Partner with Merchandise and Marketing teams to deliver promotional excellence Leadership & Capability Build and lead a high performing leadership team Role model leadership behaviours – Humble, Hungry, Smart Strengthen capability across the network through structured development and succession planning Foster a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement Qualifications You are a commercially astute retail executive with deep expertise in leading complex, multisite operations. An outcomes focused leader, you bring pace with precision - setting clear direction, inspiring high performing teams, and consistently delivering results at scale. We foresee you will bring the following: Significant senior leadership experience within a complex retail environment Proven success leading geographically dispersed store networks A strong track record of delivering sales growth and operational transformation Advanced financial and commercial acumen Deep understanding of retail industry trends and evolving customer expectations Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills The ability to lead multiple strategic initiatives while maintaining operational discipline You are a commercially astute retail executive with deep expertise in multi-site operations. Additional Information Noel Leeming is New Zealand’s destination for appliances and consumer electronics, offering trusted advice leading brands and services that support everyday life. If you are ready to lead a nationally recognised retail network and shape the next chapter of operational excellence at Noel Leeming, we look forward to hearing from you. The scope and profile this role offers is a rare find! Contract Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

This integral role is responsible for operational strategy, store execution, labour optimisation, continuous improvement, and store development across 66 stores to ensure commercial performance and outstanding customer experience. Key duties include setting strategic direction for the national store network, delivering sales and profitability targets, and leading large-scale operational change initiatives.