General Manager, Network Development

MG Motors; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MG Motor Australia is seeking a General Manager, Network Development to lead the evolution of MG's dealer network across Australia. This is a pivotal role to shape the national footprint, build enduring dealer partnerships and translate market opportunities into sustainable growth.

You will lead our network development strategy with senior leaders and dealer partners, overseeing openings, relocations, and upgrades while assessing dealer viability and aligning network priorities with business

Qualifications

• Substantial automotive experience, including senior leadership in network development or dealer operations.
• Experience delivering network plans, dealer appointments and business improvement initiatives.
• Strong commercial judgement across dealer financials, investment proposals and negotiations.
• Credibility with dealer principals, investors and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to lead a team and bring people together across functions to deliver.

Responsibilities

• Shape our national footprint by identifying opportunities for network expansion and optimisation.
• Build lasting partnerships with dealer principals, investors and key stakeholders.
• Lead openings, relocations and facility upgrades to translate strategy into outcomes.
• Assess dealer viability and investment readiness to support sustainable performance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Aftersales to align network priorities with business plans.

Skills

Automotive experience

Network development

Dealer operations

Strategic partnerships

Negotiations

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

MG Motor Australia is one of the fastest-growing automotive brands in Australia. With a proud history and a bold future, MG Motor is redefining what drivers expect from a modern automotive brand. Known for stylish design, advanced technology, and value-driven innovation, we are on a mission to make driving more accessible, exciting, and sustainable.

Help shape the next chapter of MG in Australia.

Growth takes more than great vehicles. It takes the right partners, the right locations and a dealer network that gives customers confidence in the brand.

We are looking for a General Manager, Network Development to lead the evolution of MG's dealer network across Australia. This is an opportunity to influence our national footprint, build enduring dealer partnerships and turn market opportunities into sustainable growth.

The opportunity

You will lead our network development strategy, bringing a national perspective to local market decisions. From identifying an opportunity to welcoming a new dealer partner or strengthening an existing business, you'll help shape a network built for long-term success.

Working closely with senior leaders and our dealer partners, you will:

• Shape our national footprint. Identify opportunities for network expansion, investment and optimisation across metropolitan and regional markets.
• Build lasting partnerships. Engage dealer principals and investors, lead commercial negotiations and guide dealer appointments and network changes.
• Bring strategy to life. Lead openings, relocations and facility upgrades, ensuring plans translate into well-executed outcomes.
• Strengthen the network. Assess dealer viability, capability and investment readiness, working with partners to support sustainable performance.
• Connect the business. Work with Sales, Marketing and Aftersales to align network priorities with business plans and customer needs.
• Lead with purpose and accountability. Develop your team, provide clear commercial recommendations and maintain sound governance.

What you will bring

You know how to evaluate a market opportunity and how to build the relationships that make it possible. You're comfortable discussing strategy with senior leaders, working through a business case and having a direct, constructive conversation with a dealer principal.

You will bring:

• Substantial automotive experience, including senior leadership in network development or dealer operations.
• A record of delivering network plans, dealer appointments and business improvement initiatives.
• Strong commercial judgement across dealer financials, investment proposals and negotiations.
• Credibility with dealer principals, investors and senior stakeholders.
• The ability to lead a team and bring people together across functions to deliver.
• A practical approach, clear accountability and confidence navigating competing priorities.

Domestic travel is an important part of the role, keeping you connected to our dealer partners and the markets we serve.