Regional Manager, NZ

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems (Pedestrian) is a global leader in access solutions, renowned for our innovation, integrity, and commitment to quality.

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Regional Manager, New Zealand to lead our Sales, Service, and Projects operations across the region. This strategic leadership role is responsible for driving profitable growth, improving operational performance, expanding market share, and fostering strong customer and employee engagement. You will play a key role in delivering business objectives while ensuring the successful execution of company strategies, maintaining long-term customer relationships, and contributing to the ongoing success of the business. The position is based in Auckland, New Zealand.

What You’ll Do

Safety

• Champion a strong safety culture across all regional operations and ensure the safe execution of all activities.
• Drive continuous safety improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in and support safety committees and organisational safety programs.

Strategy & Business Growth

• Monitor market conditions, customer needs, and industry trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop and execute market-leading strategies to grow equipment, service, and project revenue.
• Contribute to the development of Pacific-wide business strategies as part of the leadership team.
• Support the implementation of regional and global strategic initiatives to achieve business objectives.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure business practices comply with local legislation, company policies, and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, customer experience, and competitive advantage.
• Partner with key stakeholders to drive operational excellence across the business.

Performance & Financial Management

• Develop, monitor, and manage regional performance targets and key business metrics.
• Provide regular business performance updates and reporting to senior leadership.
• Drive achievement of revenue, profitability, margin, and growth targets.
• Manage regional costs and resources to maximise financial performance.

Leadership & People Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team across Sales, Service, and Projects.
• Support recruitment, workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive employee engagement and support Voice of Employee improvement initiatives.

Customer & Market Focus

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, industry partners, and stakeholders.
• Gain a deep understanding of customer needs and tailor business solutions accordingly.
• Support critical sales opportunities and major project pursuits.
• Resolve customer issues effectively to maintain satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate with Marketing to support lead generation initiatives, events, and customer engagement activities.

Operations & Regional Management

• Ensure facilities and operational resources are fit for purpose and support business requirements.
• Promote teamwork, collaboration, and strong interpersonal connections across the region.
• Drive operational efficiency, service excellence, and successful project delivery.
• Support business transformation, integration, and improvement initiatives.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Product Management, Service, and Operations teams to achieve business goals.
• Collaborate with other ASSA ABLOY divisions to identify growth opportunities and enhance customer outcomes.
• Partner with global stakeholders to share best practices and support strategic business initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or a relevant field an advantage.
• Diversified & progressive work experience in Sales, Service and Projects is essential.
• Strong leadership & proven ability to recruit, direct, train, & manage teams & drive team engagement.
• Solution oriented with a high sense of solving customer problems.
• Excellent written/verbal communication & interpersonal skills to manage business politics.
• Strong organizational skills & ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, & work in a team with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work comfortably with Microsoft Office software, specifically Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.
• Able to see the big picture & thinks about the long-term effects of actions. Takes part in development of strategy.
• Adopts practical approach through solutions/improvements for problem solving & comes with adequate alternatives.
• Demonstrate metric improvements through strong strategy development & deployment skills, credibility across functions
• Strong problem solving, facilitation & business intuition skills
• Excellent communication & presentation skills & the ability to communicate succinctly with other leadership.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global leader that values empowerment, innovation, and integrity.
• Be part of a collaborative and high-performing leadership team.
• Lead a talented team and make a direct impact on business success across New Zealand.
• Enjoy benefits such as novated leasing, the Origin Energy benefits program, corporate health insurance and a hybrid work environment.

If you’re interested, we would love to hear from you!

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.