Branch Manager

Velocity Truck Centre; Adelaide; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Velocity Truck Centres in Adelaide seeks an experienced Branch Manager to lead the Daimler Trucks Adelaide dealership. This high-visibility role oversees Service, Parts and customer experience with a strong focus on safety, growth and accountability.

You will steer a values-driven team, partner with customers and stakeholders, and drive sustainable performance across operations while upholding OEM standards and company policies.

Formación

• Proven leadership experience within automotive, heavy vehicle, transport, industrial or service-related operations.
• People-first leadership style with coaching, capability development and engagement building.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence.
• Commercial acumen with experience managing operational and financial performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build customer relationships and drive service excellence.
• Experience leading change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Heavy or commercial vehicle industry experience is highly regarded.

Responsabilidades

• Lead day-to-day branch operations across Service, Parts and customer-facing functions.
• Build a people-first culture that promotes engagement, accountability and development.
• Champion a proactive approach to safety and wellbeing across the branch.
• Coach and support frontline leaders to strengthen capability and performance.
• Deliver financial, operational and customer performance targets.
• Build strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legislative requirements and OEM standards.
• Foster collaboration and accountability across the branch.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

People-first leadership

Safety focus

Operational excellence

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Descripción del empleo

• Drive safety, people and operational performance.
• Career growth with Australia's largest Daimler Truck dealership network.
• High-impact leadership role with full branch accountability.

About the opportunity

If you're passionate about building high-performing teams and creating exceptional customer experiences, this could be the leadership opportunity you've been looking for.

Due to an internal promotion, we are seeking an experienced and values-driven Branch Manager to lead our Daimler Trucks Adelaide dealership. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for the overall performance of the branch, including Service, Parts, customer experience and safety.

We're looking for a leader who puts people first, leads by example and creates an environment where employees feel supported, valued and accountable. You will play a pivotal role in strengthening capability across the branch while ensuring safe, efficient and customer-focused operations.

As the leader of the site, you will work closely with employees, customers and stakeholders to drive sustainable growth, improve operational performance and foster a positive workplace culture.

Why join us?

• Lead a well-established Adelaide operation within Australia's largest Daimler Truck dealership network.
• Work with globally recognised brands including Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner and Fuso.
• Influence the direction and performance of a key dealership location.
• Join a business that values people, safety and customer success.
• Be part of an organisation focused on growth, continuous improvement and leadership development.

What you'll be doing

• Lead day-to-day branch operations across Service, Parts and customer-facing functions.
• Build a people-first culture that promotes engagement, accountability and development.
• Champion a proactive approach to safety and wellbeing across the branch.
• Coach and support frontline leaders to strengthen capability and performance.
• Deliver financial, operational and customer performance targets.
• Build strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, legislative requirements and OEM standards.
• Foster collaboration and accountability across the branch.

What we're looking for

• Proven leadership experience within automotive, heavy vehicle, transport, industrial or service-related operations.
• A genuine people-first leadership style with a track record of coaching leaders, developing capability and building engaged teams.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence.
• Commercial acumen with experience managing operational and financial performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships and drive service excellence.
• Experience leading change and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Heavy vehicle or commercial vehicle industry experience highly regarded.

About Velocity Truck Centres

Velocity Truck Centres is part of Velocity Vehicle Group, one of the largest and most successful commercial vehicle dealership organisations globally. In Australia, we proudly represent Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner and Fuso through a national network of dealerships focused on delivering exceptional customer outcomes.

Guided by our core values of Speed, Value and Trust, we are committed to developing our people, supporting our customers and building a high-performance culture where everyone can thrive.

Velocity Truck Centres is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace.

Please note: Velocity Truck Centres Australia requires candidates to undergo pre-employment checks, which may include pre-employment medical assessments and drug and alcohol screening.