Chief Executive Officer

About the role

Reporting directly to the owners, you will set the strategic direction of the business and be accountable for its overall growth, performance and long-term success. You will lead the senior team across sales, finance, operations, manufacturing, supply chain and people, while identifying and driving new opportunities for growth.

About you

• Significant senior leadership CEO experience.
• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, agriculture or consumer products.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Experience managing operations and supply chains.
• Outstanding leadership and communication skills.
• A track record of growing revenue and improving business performance.

Key responsibilities

• Set and drive the company’s strategic direction and long-term growth.
• Lead and develop the leadership team, creating a high-performance culture.
• Drive revenue, market growth and commercial performance across all channels.
• Own overall financial performance, profitability and business planning.
• Build a scalable, efficient and accountable business across all operations.
• Lead the business's AI and digital transformation to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Develop and strengthen key customer, supplier and strategic partnerships.
• Identify and capitalise on new markets, products and growth opportunities.
• Ensure the business maintains the highest standards of quality, compliance and governance.

About us

Pure Peninsula Honey is a proudly family-owned Australian business based on the Mornington Peninsula, with apiary operations across Bendigo and Mildura. We produce 100% pure Australian honey and play an important role in pollinating crops, while supplying major supermarkets, independent retailers, food manufacturers and loyal customers.

If this excites you, submit your resume and a cover letter answering the following questions.

1. If you joined Pure Peninsula Honey, what would you want to understand about the business before making any major changes?
2. What would your previous team say is your greatest strength as a leader and what would they say is your biggest weakness?
3. Tell us about a time when a significant decision you made didn't go to plan. What happened, how did you respond, and what did you learn?