General Manager

Derwent; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 157,900 - 171,005; Full time

Job summary

A well-established dealership in Perth is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead operations and drive strategic growth. The role entails managing a team of 40 staff and ensuring performance improvements while executing expansion plans. The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience in dealership management, capital equipment, or fleet operations. Competitive compensation is offered for a leader ready to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in dealership management or fleet operations.
• Proven commercial acumen and experience managing budgets.
• Background in mobile equipment, automotive, or industrial equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and drive strategic growth across the business.
• Manage a team of approximately 40 staff.
• Enhance customer relationships and execute expansion plans.

Skills

Leadership experience

Sales expertise

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

Education

Experience in dealership management or fleet operations

Job description

General Manager

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A well-established Western Australian dealership is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead their operations and drive strategic growth across their business. This family-owned company has built a dominant market position in the heavy transport industry over five decades, specialising in sales, service, and parts with a strong reputation for quality and reliability.

In this critical leadership role, you will take full operational and commercial responsibility, encompassing capital equipment sales, service operations, and parts distribution. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead a team of approximately 40 staff whilst driving performance improvements, enhancing customer relationships, and executing strategic expansion plans including future geographic growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive leadership experience in dealership management, capital equipment, or fleet operations environments. A background in mobile equipment, automotive, or industrial equipment is highly desirable, coupled with proven commercial acumen and experience managing budgets and financial reporting. Candidates who demonstrate strong team leadership capabilities, sales expertise, and an entrepreneurial mindset aligned to growth and innovation will be particularly valued.

This position offers a commercially minded leader the opportunity to make a significant impact within a future-focused organisation that values operational excellence and customer service. Based in the Eastern Region, you will work with an experienced management team committed to capitalising on strong growth opportunities whilst maintaining the company's market-leading position.

To apply, please lodge your application via the link in this advertisement. For specific enquiries, please contact Lindsay [e-mail] 33064.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Sales

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, and Truck Transportation

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