Company DescriptionRely Pacific Laundry Equipment (RPLE) is Australia's exclusive distributor for Dexter Laundry - one of the world's most trusted commercial laundry equipment brands. Operating from the Gold Coast and serving customers across Australia and the South Pacific, RPLE has built a strong foundation across coin-operated vended laundries, on-premise laundry (OPL) installations, and commercial laundry fitouts across multiple high-growth verticals.
Backed by private equity and entering an aggressive national growth phase, RPLE is now seeking a General Manager to lead the business through its next stage of commercial expansion and operational scale. This is a rare opportunity to hold full P&L accountability in a business with genuine market pedigree, a premium product, and a clear mandate to grow.
Role DescriptionThe General Manager will lead RPLE with full accountability for revenue, margin and EBITDA - building the structure, systems and leadership capability required to scale a performance-driven distribution platform. Reporting directly to the Board and Private Equity owners, this role requires a commercially aggressive leader who combines strategic growth capability with operational execution. This is not a caretaker role - it's a builder's role.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute a national growth strategy aligned to the Board's investment thesisDrive revenue expansion across priority markets, customer segments and channels - lead pricing strategy, margin optimisation and commercial governanceHold full P&L accountability - revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, budgeting and Board reportingOptimise inventory, working capital and supply chain to support growth without compromising cash disciplineOversee warehouse and operational functions - efficiency, accuracy, SOPs and scalabilityCommercialise the after-sales and service division as a profitable, standalone business unitBuild leadership capability across sales, service and operations; recruit and structure for national expansionAct as the primary operational interface with the Board and Private Equity owners
Essential ExperienceProven senior leadership experience (GM, MD, Commercial Director or equivalent) in a growth-focused distribution or product-led businessDemonstrated P&L ownership with a track record of delivering measurable revenue and EBITDA growthStrong sales leadership capability with direct involvement in winning and scaling commercial activityExperience managing inventory-intensive or working-capital-heavy environmentsFinancial acumen aligned to private equity performance expectationsStrong governance, reporting and stakeholder management capability at Board levelExceptional leadership presence and executional discipline
Highly regarded: experience in equipment distribution, industrial supply, building products or adjacent sectors; background operating in investor-backed, founder-led or high-growth environments; and operational oversight exposure within warehouse or equipment supply models.
If you thrive where pace, accountability and commercial delivery are non-negotiable - we'd like to talk.