Are you ready to take the lead in a thriving, globally recognised brand? Best Fit, the recruitment division of Ignite Purpose, is excited to partner with a premier client in the flooring industry to recruit a passionate, driven State Manager for South Australia.About Best Fit and Ignite Purpose: Best Fit specialises in ensuring the best cultural fit for candidates and clients, enhancing the joy of unlocking personal and professional performance. As part of Ignite Purpose, Best Fit is dedicated to helping people find purpose, joy, and value in their work, fostering more engaged cultures and higher-performing organisations. With Ignite Purpose, we have a comprehensive approach that equips leaders and teams to turn challenges into opportunities and enable sustainable success.About Our Client: Our client is a globally recognised flooring brand committed to fostering an inclusive environment where growth, accountability, and excellence are prioritised. They are dedicated to sustainability and innovation, with a disciplined, process-driven approach that ensures collaboration and superior product delivery.\Role Overview: State Manager As a State Manager, you will drive growth, foster business partnerships, and elevate the brand in your region. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and a commitment to our client's core values: responsibility, dedication, esteem, endurance, cooperation, and superiority as foundational principles guiding behaviour and decision-making. Key Responsibilities The position entails crafting and executing annual operational plans and financial forecasts in line with overarching strategic objectives while partnering with senior leadership to define and promote the organization's mission and ethical standards. Responsibilities include safeguarding the organization's long-term stability and fostering leadership development. The role also involves cultivating a workplace culture that embodies the organization's values and encourages optimal performance, managing compliance with approved guidelines, and regularly reviewing the performance of both the organization and its personnel. Financial oversight is a key aspect, which includes managing budget processes, ensuring adherence to financial regulations, and maintaining clear financial communication with senior leadership. In HR, the role supports talent acquisition and employee growth and handles employee relations and compliance issues. Moreover, the role is responsible for directing the production and coordination of marketing initiatives and events, nurturing relationships with external parties by representing the organization's interests and values to stakeholders and liaising with governmental entities.Selection Criteria Qualifications and Experience Previous experience as a State Manager or equivalent.Solid experience in the flooring industry.Expertise in sales and product specifications.Proven experience in the preparation and submission of formal tenders.Key Attributes Strong leadership skills with the ability to create and communicate a vision.Commercial acumen and strong presentation skills.Well-developed organisational and interpersonal skills.Key Benefits Robust Training and Development Programs: Our client prioritises the growth of their employees by providing extensive training opportunities, ensuring you have the tools and knowledge needed to succeed and advance in your career.Attractive Compensation Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and a robust bonus scheme that rewards your contributions to the company's success. A car allowance and travel expenses are also covered, ensuring you are well-equipped and supported in your role.Collaborative Leadership Environment: Work closely with a team of dedicated leaders in a supportive and close-knit environment. Our client's collaborative approach ensures that your ideas and initiatives are valued and that you are an integral part of their strategic decision-making process.Apply now to explore being part of a team where your contributions are valued, and your growth is supported. We want to hear from you if you are ready to embrace this opportunity and drive our client's brand forward!