General Manager

CMV Truck & Bus Pty; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive remuneration

Company vehicle

Professional development

Parental/study leave

Job summary

South Central Truck & Bus is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead one of South Australia’s major truck dealerships, representing Volvo, Mack and UD Trucks. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead the dealership’s day-to-day operations, support a skilled management team and drive performance across people, customers, safety, profitability and operational excellence.

This senior role requires a commercially astute leader with deep knowledge of heavy vehicles, strong

Qualifications

• Proven senior operational or general management experience with sustained commercial outcomes
• Deep understanding of heavy vehicle, transport, dealership industry
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing leadership teams
• Strong commercial acumen with disciplined risk and performance management
• Visible authentic leadership that builds trust and accountability
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commitment to safety, customer excellence and continuous improvement
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with customers, franchise partners and employees

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise dealership operations, delivering strategic initiatives that drive growth, profitability, and strong customer outcomes.
• Establish and strengthen strategic relationships with Volvo, Mack and UD Trucks networks, key customers and business partners.
• Lead and develop a large, high performing team in a fast-paced, demanding environment with engagement and accountability.
• Build a positive, high-performing culture through regular performance conversations and capability development.
• Champion a proactive safety culture by leading from the front and ensuring safe, compliant practices.
• Drive financial, inventory, and operational performance to achieve efficient, compliant, and sustainable outcomes.

Job description

South Central Truck & Bus is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead one of South Australia’s major truck dealerships, representing Volvo, Mack and UD Trucks. Backed by the strength, stability and reputation of the CMV Group, this is a rare senior leadership opportunity offering genuine commercial scope, operational influence and the ability to make a meaningful impact across the business.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead the dealership’s day-to-day operations, support a skilled management team and drive performance across people, customers, safety, profitability and operational excellence. This role will suit a commercially astute leader who understands the demands of a busy dealership or heavy vehicle environment and is confident building strong relationships with customers, franchise partners and internal teams.

What’s in it for you

• Senior leadership role with autonomy, influence and commercial responsibility
• Opportunity to lead a respected dealership representing global truck brands
• Generous executive remuneration package, including bonus eligibility
• Fully maintained company vehicle, mobile phone and laptop
• Support from an experienced leadership group and the broader CMV Group network
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Leave and Study Leave benefits
• Wellbeing support through CMVCare
• Discounted corporate income and health insurance options
• Opportunities to support community partnerships through the CMV Foundation

Key responsibilities

• Lead and optimise dealership operations, delivering strategic initiatives that drive growth, profitability, and strong customer outcomes.
• Establish and strengthen strategic relationships with Volvo, Mack and UD Trucks networks, as well as key customers and business partners.
• Lead and develop a large, high performing team in a fast-paced and demanding environment, fostering engagement and accountability.
• Build a positive, high-performing culture through regular performance conversations and a strong focus on capability development.
• Champion a proactive safety culture by leading from the front, embedding accountability, and ensuring safe, compliant practices.
• Drive financial, inventory, and operational performance to achieve efficient, compliant, and sustainable outcomes.

What we’re looking for

• Proven success in senior operational or general management roles, delivering sustained commercial and organisational outcomes
• Deep understanding of the heavy vehicle, transport, dealership or related industry landscape
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing leadership and operational teams
• Strong commercial acumen, with the judgement and discipline to drive performance, manage risk, and deliver results
• A visible, authentic leader who builds trust, drives accountability, and leads from the front
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement capability
• A genuine commitment to safety, customer excellence, team culture and continuous improvement
• Proven ability to build and maintain trusted, value-adding relationships with customers, franchise partners, employees and key stakeholders

About South Central Truck & Bus

South Central Truck & Bus is the exclusive South Australian distributor for Volvo, UD and Mack Trucks and is part of the iconic CMV Group. With more than 92 years of success and over 2,000 employees across South Australia and Victoria, CMV Group is proud to represent leading global brands while maintaining a strong, people-first culture.