General Manager - MD

Location: Launceston
Sector: Executive Search
Contact name: John Wallis or Belinda Wiggins

Contact email: johnw@bwsrecruitment.com.au
Job ref: 899271
Published: 2 months ago
Becks Wiggins Stokes has been retained by a highly successful Digital Agency, with a proud history, poised for an exciting future. Privately-owned and operated, this company in based Tasmania, delivering award winning projects for over 40 years. Its purpose is to provide creative, innovative design and marketing solutions that exceed clients’ expectations. With long-term contracts and clients across Australia and some globally, combined with an established high performing team, we are looking for a seasoned leader to take the business to the next level.

The company’s extensive history of delivering high quality outcomes across digital, website design, brand development and online marketing solutions has underpinned their growth and success in multiple markets.  Their culture fosters and promotes collaboration, passion, teamwork and innovative solutions, resulting in outstanding short- and long-term outcomes for their clients.

About the Role:

This is a unique opportunity to lead a business performing strongly and staffed by talented, committed specialists seeking development and growth. The GM-MD must be a strategic thinker, business developer who can connect with people at all levels and who also has the expertise to deliver operational excellence.

Your overarching brief is to function as a true leader and:
  • Maintain and enhance an already highly respected brand and reputation.
  • Maintain the current strong business performance, increase profitability through business development, networking, productivity improvements, and examine opportunities for strategic growth.
  • Lead and inspire a diverse team, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
  • Create continuity, by achieving the above, while developing and improving the capacity of the company’s people, processes and systems.
About You:

You are a leader with exceptional SME experience able to demonstrate:
  • A history of inspiring your people to deliver both outstanding client outcomes and superior creative performance, combined with a culture built on teamwork
  • Your ability to lead from the front, mentor, coach and develop the next generation of leaders, empowering them to become confident decision-makers.
  • The capacity to comprehend the bigger picture and the action orientation to execute – to operate both strategically and tactically.
  • Applying both entrepreneurial thinking and an analytical approach to filtering ideas and opportunities.
  • Practical experience of the nuances of a privately-owned business, including successful direct engagement with the shareholders.
 Applicants with the following attributes are encouraged to apply.
  • Proven track record of successful strategy execution, business development and ability to constantly fill the business pipeline.
  • Currently working within the Australian marketplace in a similar or related industry, would be ideal.
  • A proactive, hands-on leader with strong experience in sales and commercial roles.
  • Ability to foster a positive, proactive, and collaborative company culture.
What’s On Offer:
  • The chance to join an established business and make a significant impact delivering growth and expansion. 
  • An attractive remuneration package is also on offer including bonuses based on reaching predetermined performance levels plus profit share and is very commensurate for the SME sector.
  • Enjoy the beautiful waterfront and surrounding scenery of Launceston and take in the historical sites and wildlife.
  • Offering affordable housing and premium schools it is an ideal location for people at all stages of life.
If you are interested in this exceptional opportunity and are ready to take your career to the next level, please APPLY NOW and send your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience. Or for a confidential discussion please call John Wallis or Belinda Wiggins on 03 9535 9500.