ELE Group – Who are we?
A national company set to go global, our focus on business excellence has been acknowledged in 2018/2019 Deloitte Fast 50. ELE operates with more than 800 workers across a range of sectors throughout New Zealand.
Our approach to doing business is friendly and casual, but our commitment to professionalism is never compromised. We have and continue to invest heavily in infrastructure, technology and our people.
About the role
Primary objective is to grow the business. You will be actively involved in every aspect of the business including operations, health & safety, client relationships and business development.
Managing a small but growing team you will have the ability, proven background and technical skill set to grow our business well beyond where it is now. Your understanding of blue-collar recruitment with knowledge across multiple industry sectors including manufacturing and logistics will help you to grasp the needs of our customers and our people. You will be solutions focused with a can-do attitude while relating and communicating effectively with people at all organisational levels.
Your proven commercial management experience and ability to develop and execute strategic business plans aligned with ELE Group's values will be critical to your success. Your strong professional and social networks coupled with a working knowledge of how business is done in the greater Canterbury region will ensure ELE maintains its strong regional presence and excellent reputation with both clients and employees.
This is a great opportunity for someone to step up and take the reins of what is already a great business and make it even better. At ELE we do what it takes to grow the business and we need leaders that constantly challenge the status quo to achieve even higher levels of excellence.
Benefits and perks

Attractive salary
Company vehicle
Ongoing Training and Development

Skills and experience

B2B sales and relationship experience
A strong commercial background with proven hands-on management of people and operations within a service-based industry
Understanding of blue-collar industries and demonstrable experience at a senior level within the manufacturing and logistics sectors would be an advantage.
Full Class 1 driver license - Clean