We have a new and exciting opportunity available in our Sydney Business for a Business Manager role. Based out of our Lidcombe office, this senior leadership position is responsible for leading and managing the execution of the sales and operations plan in our Sydney business with 300 head count on a permanent full-time basis.
Our people are our most valuable asset and we are seeking an exceptional individual who is both passionate and committed to delivering performance across the region and supports the purpose and strategic direction of Rentokil Initial. The role will nurture collaborative working relationships within the region and across the span of the organisation, cultivating and driving employee experience that aligns to the strategy.
Reporting to the Operations Director, the Business Manager will provide leadership and strategic direction for all functions within the Sydney business. Working collaboratively to develop, implement and execute our operating plan for the business, the Business Manager will develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, enhance business capability to meet specific business needs and anticipate and explore new opportunities for growth.
Responsibilities:
- Set and deliver annual sales and customer service targets
- Develop strategic priorities
- Manage initiatives to ensure ongoing business growth
- Growing the contract portfolio through the development of sales to new customers
- Expansion and retention of existing customers
- Profitable operation of the business unit and achievement of targets and budget objectives
- Manage and deploy hundreds of technicians efficiently and effectively on a daily basis
- Building new and maintaining existing customer relationships
- Attraction, development and retention of an engaged and enabled team
Qualifications or skills required:
- Demonstrated experience in a management role with challenging KPI’s
- A successful, sustained record of sales and /or operations management
- Proven leadership, communication and motivational skills and techniques
- Proven ability to perform in a semi-autonomous role
- Comprehensive business acumen and financial literacy
About Us
Rentokil Initial is an international business services company employing over 65,000 colleagues across more than 95 countries. Our mission is to protect people and enhance lives, for example by controlling pests to ensure safer foods and medicines, improving hygiene in schools and enhancing interior office and retail spaces with plants and scenting.
If you feel that you are the right candidate for this job then apply now to be considered.
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