Description

About the Company

Velocity Made Good (VMG) is a New Zealand owned company that specialises in the design, manufacture and supply of high-quality marine apparel. A core focus of VMG is having the capability to customise clients’ apparel providing bespoke uniform solutions that align with the customers brand and image.

With more than 30 years of marine apparel experience, the company can boast an involvement with some of the world’s most prestigious yachting events, race campaigns, luxurious Super Yachts and internationally recognised companies, providing high quality and stylish uniforms and apparel solutions.

Based in Auckland, VMG works with partners in the USA, Netherlands, Italy, Spain and Australia – representing a truly global reach to help clients with all their bespoke marine apparel requests.

VMG also partners with the likes of Icebreaker, Musto and Stormtech in its quest to provide a full spectrum apparel solution for its clients.

About the role

Reporting to the CEO, this role will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of VMG. Specifically, this role will:

Provide strategic leadership and direction to the VMG division, guiding overall business operations and long-term growth initiatives.
Develop and implement business plans, budgets, and strategies to achieve company goals and objectives, in alignment with the vision and values of the organisation.
Oversee day-to-day operations for the division, working with department heads including design, production, sales, marketing and finance to ensure efficiency, quality, and profitability of the division.
Lead and manage a team of sales representatives and other key personnel, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback to drive employee engagement and development.
Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation within the organisation, encouraging continuous improvement and creative problem-solving.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, partners, and industry associations, to support business growth and expansion.
Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and industry developments, identifying opportunities and threats to inform strategic decision-making.
Analyze performance and operational metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions as needed to optimise efficiency and productivity.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards with customs for goods shipped offshore.
Represent the company at industry events, tradeshows, and networking opportunities, promoting the brand and building relationships with potential clients and partners.

Key requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or a business-related field.
Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role with operational responsibility.
Successful track in brand/company elevation while at the helm.
Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Experience with offshore manufacturing/supply chain would be desirable.
Ability to multi-task, set priorities and stay focused in a dynamic and changing environment.
Experience in, or an understanding of the apparel industry is not essential but is preferred.
Ability to apply creative and analytical thinking, as well as problem solve.

If you are an inspiring senior leader, looking to join a progressive company in growth mode, please apply today. You can also reach Erin Donkin at erind@huntercampbell.co.nz.

General Manager