Dealership Manager

Png Motors Associated Ind(Pom Branch); Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apartment accommodation

Company vehicle

Medical insurance

Five weeks’ annual leave

Airfares

Club memberships

Relocation support

Job summary

PNG Motors is seeking an accomplished automotive leader to head its Port Moresby multi-franchise dealership. You will oversee sales, parts, service and panel departments to drive vehicle sales and growth.

The role requires proven dealership management experience, team mentoring skills, and the ability to operate across cross-cultural environments, including PNG work permit eligibility and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Proven automotive dealership management experience.
• Experience building and mentoring diverse teams.
• Experience with Pentana or similar DMS.
• Ability to operate in cross-cultural settings and PNG work permits.

Responsibilities

• Drive multi-franchise vehicle sales and profitability.
• Lead and mentor department heads across sales, parts, service, and panel.
• Build team culture and upskill local staff.
• Align inter-department workflows for unified site operations.
• Resolve complex customer matters with sound commercial judgment.

Skills

Automotive leadership

Team mentoring

DMS experience

Cross-cultural adaptability

Tools

Pentana DMS

Job description

Benefits

You’ll receive a competitive salary of up to approx. AUD $155,000 (paid in PNG Kina), plus superannuation and a host of excellent benefits, including:

• Quality, fully furnished apartment accommodation in a secure Port Moresby complex
• A fully maintained company vehicle, including fuel
• Comprehensive medical insurance, including medical evacuation cover
• Five weeks’ annual leave
• Annual return economy airfares to your place of recruitment
• Club memberships of your choice (golf, yacht, aviation and more)
• A pre-acceptance familiarisation visit to Port Moresby
• Relocation support, including visa and work permit costs

About the role

Lead an 80-strong, multi-franchise dealership in Port Moresby. Manage sales, parts, service, and panel departments to drive vehicle sales and operational growth.

Duties

• Drive multi-franchise vehicle sales volume and profitability
• Lead and mentor department heads across sales, parts, service, and panel
• Build team culture and upskill local staff
• Align inter-department workflows to ensure unified site operations
• Resolve complex customer matters with sound commercial judgment

Skills & experience

• Proven automotive dealership management or senior automotive sales leadership
• Track record of building, mentoring, and holding diverse teams accountable
• Experience operating Pentana or equivalent Dealer Management Systems (DMS)
• Demonstrated adaptability to thrive in cross-cultural, international settings
• Valid driver’s licence and eligibility for PNG work permits

About the company

PNG Motors is PNG’s third-largest automotive group, operating six nationwide branches with full 3-S facilities. Backed by Kenmore Group, we represent major brands like Ford, Mazda, and Hyundai.