Regional Manager - Lower North Island

Looking for a challenge and have experience working as a Regional Manager in the construction market, then working for Cake Commercial Services could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Cake Commercial Services are a leading protective coatings applicator who specialise in providing protective coatings for concrete and steel as well as Passive Fire Protection (intumescent and penetrations). We have numerous clients throughout New Zealand and pride ourselves on being a forward thinking and innovative company.

Our business is looking for a qualified and experienced Regional Manager to undertake the following duties.

Purpose of the role

As Regional Manager – Lower North Island, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of Cake’s regional operations. Working closely with the Cake Board and senior leadership, you will drive strategic growth, strengthen customer relationships, and lead high-performing teams that consistently deliver outstanding results.

This role offers the opportunity to combine strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and people leadership in a business that values quality, safety, and long-term relationships. You will be empowered to influence outcomes, develop talent, and grow Cake’s presence across the Commercial and Industrial sectors in the Lower North Island.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and grow the overall performance of the Lower North Island region against clearly defined KPIs and strategic objectives


• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, contributing to a strong and sustainable project pipeline


• Build on and enhance our trusted, long-term relationships with key clients, ensuring they understand and benefit from the full range of Cake Group services


• Create a high-engagement culture that reflects Cake’s core behavioural values and supports people to perform at their best


• Mentor, coach, and support site supervisors and operational leaders to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes, ensuring that projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and to agreed performance targets
  


• Support and lead the Commercial team during pricing and tender phases, maintaining strong client communication throughout


• Provide regular, clear reporting to the Board on regional performance, tenders, and key projects

Our reputation for our work on site is second to none, so work the numbers, talk the commercial details, make sure we are the best in the market for our tenders.

Attitudinal Skills

1. Proven team player


2. A desire to buy into a very strong internal culture, leading by example, fostering a positive and inclusive, high-performance workplace, aligned to Cake's company values


3. Excellence in leadership, planning and organisational skills
   


4. Ability to multitask
   

So, if you think you fit the bill, are up for the challenge, have a clean full driver's licence, hold NZ residency or a valid work visa and are drug and alcohol free, then please apply now.

Alternatively, please visit our web site for further information www.cakegroup.co.nz

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