CEO - Technology Distribution Company (Channel)

Location: Ringwood
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: 4 months ago
Contact: Sarah Kissane
Discipline:
Reference: 262700

Peoplebank is executing this executive search on a retained basis. Due to commercial and market sensitivity, the following information is intentionally high level. Suitable candidates will be provided full details under NDA.

Our client is an established and successful national B2B technology distribution company, servicing small and medium technology re-sellers. The time has come to replace their long-term CEO. The successful candidate will have experience working in a channel business in either technology distribution, technology manufacturing or technology retail.

This is an opportunity for a planned and smooth transition of leadership, made possible by excellent relationships and cohesion at executive and board levels. The owners are looking for a new leader to continue their long-standing success, further energise relationships with staff, suppliers and customers and provide the vision and strategy to capitalise on emerging market and technology product opportunities to deliver the next phase of company growth.

The key hiring criteria for this role is:

  • Must have experience and expertise working in a B2B channel sales business at either a technology distributor or technology retailer.
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in a CEO, COO or GM role including leading significant business growth experience (businesses sized $100m revenue +++)
  • Understanding the dynamics of working in a mid-sized privately owned business and suitability to work in a hands-on leadership capacity.
  • Strong alignment with the culture of integrity, honesty, trust and relationship building, which the business has been built on. These values will be reflected in a natural chemistry between the selected candidate and with the business owners and board.
  • You will be an amazing problem solver and business operator who offers expert leadership, business development, relationship building (customers, staff, suppliers), commercial and marketing skills.
  • Passion to build a business, with a proven and relevant track record of setting company vision and strategy then leading step change growth.
  • A deep understanding of emerging IT (e.g. AI) and the technology market landscapes, to be able to provide the vision and strategy to capitalise on new customer and technology product growth opportunities.
  • An optimist and entrepreneur with an energising and visionary leadership style.
  • To be a constant and energising presence in the Eastern Suburbs head office.

We endeavour to respond to all applicants, so we ask that you please carefully consider your fit to the above criteria before applying.

This role is being recruited in partnership by Senior Appointments Practice Lead Dan Gordon & Lead Search Consultant Sarah Kissane. Dan & Sarah have more than 40 years combined recruitment experience and have partnered together for over 15 years. To find out more about this opportunity, please 'Apply Now' or call Sarah on 0410 863 499 or Dan on 0401 912 645. Job# 262700

Diversity and inclusion are strongly supported at Peoplebank. People of all nationalities, gender identities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, are encouraged to apply.