Run an established business with real authority and a direct line to the CEO and Managing Director
Lead a talented, loyal leadership team and unlock the best in every one of them
Build the rhythm, process and standards that take a great business up a level
A privately owned Australian consumer products supplier, with strong relationships across the country's major retailers, is investing in its next chapter.
The strategy is set, the team is strong and the customer relationships run deep.
What's missing is a senior operator who connects the leadership vision with the day-to-day running of the business.
The CEO and Managing Director will stay involved where they have the most impact, and will back you to run the business.
You'll be joining a team who've worked together for a long time, so you'll lead by earning trust first, then bringing them with you.
This isn't a role for someone who wants to rewrite the plan.
It's for someone who gets a real kick out of making a good business run brilliantly, while protecting the culture that makes it a great place to work.
What You'll Be Doing
Own the day-to-day as the go-to decision-maker, so the right calls get made quickly and closer to the work
Design and roll out an operating rhythm, including a monthly S&OP; and 12-month retail calendar, that swaps firefighting for forward planning
Lead, coach and back a team of specialist leaders, with clear roles, clear KPIs and a high bar
Own the P&L;, hunt down margin leakage and keep a close eye on stock and cash
Partner with sales on customer plans and join the CEO and MD in key retailer meetings
Lead the systems roadmap, building one source of truth the team can trust, and shape the structure and key hires for the next stage
What You'll Bring
Extensive senior leadership experience in Australian wholesale, consumer products or retail supply, including GM,



COO or equivalent roles with full P&L; ownership
Experience across a range of major retailers and categories, not just one
Strong commercial instincts.
You're at home talking margin, stock and cash
A track record of building process and rhythm that helps people rather than burying them in bureaucracy
The ability to bring long-tenured specialists along on the journey, and to have the tough conversations when needed, fairly and decisively
Highly regarded: experience working closely with a CEO and MD in a privately owned business, and offshore sourcing alongside local supply chain
Genuinely loves people.
You're curious about them, remember the small stuff and build real relationships wherever you go
Walks into a room and just gets it.
You know when to listen, when to bring the fun and when it's time to get serious
Brings the energy.
When you're excited about something, the whole team gets excited too
Keeps a cool head when things get busy, with high standards, a sense of humour and no ego
Isn't afraid of the hard conversations, and has them early, fairly and with respect
Embraces change, as long as it respects the culture and people already here
Why You'll Love This Chance
Real authority and a true partnership with an engaged CEO and Managing Director
A clear vision and plan, and the mandate to make it happen
A loyal, capable team that genuinely enjoys working together
Partnerships with some of the country's biggest retailers
A fun, supportive culture where relationships matter, wins are celebrated and people enjoy coming to work
Competitive salary package
Melbourne-based, with the leadership team in the office together
If you love building the engine that lets a great business really fly, and you want a long-term role that makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
All applications and expressions of interest will be treated with discretion and confidentiality.

📌 General Manager - Consumer Products (Melbourne)
🏢 Bloom Careers
📍 Melbourne