General Manager – Altitude & BLACK

15 Aug 2023  By Advertiser | To list a job, contact us at jobs@tourismticker.com or call 0204 101 8762

General Manager – Altitude & BLACK

Queenstown

Full time

We are a locally owned and operated Queenstown tourism group that proudly runs two award-winning companies. BLACK is Queenstown’s premier luxury tour operator offering private touring in high-end vehicles, and Altitude Tours is a small group day tour company, taking people on incredible journeys to Milford Sound, Mt Cook, Glenorchy, Gibbston, Central Otago, and around Queenstown.

Our current General Manager and Co-founder is stepping out of the business on maternity leave and will be returning to a different position, therefore for the first time in our company’s history, we are recruiting for a General Manager.

We are in search of an accomplished and dynamic General Manager to lead our operations in Queenstown, New Zealand. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the NZ tourism landscape, a proven track record in leadership, be performance-driven, and have a genuine passion for creating memorable guest experiences. As the General Manager, you will have a pivotal role in shaping our offerings, managing a diverse team, and contributing to the growth of our businesses.

Core aspects of the role are:

• Oversee daily operations of the group and be willing to roll up their sleeves and be hands-on when required
• Provide strategic direction for all aspects of the operation, aligning strategies with the group’s vision and values
• Negotiate contracts, nurture and grow relationships with partners and suppliers 
• Have exceptional communication and people leadership skills, a strong focus on culture and performance
• Drive the departments of the organisation to deliver and operate to their strategic goals and achieve KPIs
• Monitor financial performance – reviewing sales results and monitoring expenditure
• Deliver the goals and strategy of the board
• Strong commercial acumen and exceptional organisational skills

This role is full-time and based onsite in our Frankton office.

If you believe you could be our next General Manager, please send your CV and cover letter to heidi@altitudetours.co.nz and nigel@altitudetours.co.nz

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a general manager?
• What’s your expected annual base salary?