Light Vehicle General Manager

Northeast Auto Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Auto Group is seeking a General Manager for its Burton Isuzu UTE operations to lead all dealership functions from new and used vehicle sales to service and parts.

You will drive performance, manage budgets and KPIs, develop a high-performing team, and deliver outstanding customer experiences across the business.

Qualifications

• Senior automotive dealership management experience.
• Strong knowledge of new and used vehicle sales, service and parts.
• Understanding of dealership financials, budgets and KPIs.
• Proven leadership and team development abilities.
• Commercial mindset with focus on growth and profitability.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Customer-focused with commitment to exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating the dealership team across all departments.
• Overseeing new and used vehicle sales operations.
• Managing service and parts departments, ensuring operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Driving dealership performance, profitability and overall growth.
• Developing and maintaining strong customer and manufacturer relationships.
• Monitoring budgets, sales targets and key performance indicators.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, performance and profitability.
• Building a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting & KPIs

Communication

Customer focus

Team development

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join Northeast Isuzu UTE Burton in a General Manager role, bringing strong automotive industry experience and a solid understanding of all areas of dealership operations, including new vehicle sales, used vehicles, servicing and parts. You will play a key role in driving business performance, leading a team and delivering an outstanding customer experience across the dealership.

About The Role

As General Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the dealership, ensuring all departments work together to achieve business objectives, maintain high standards and deliver results.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading and motivating the dealership team across all departments.
• Overseeing new and used vehicle sales operations.
• Managing service and parts departments, ensuring operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Driving dealership performance, profitability and overall growth.
• Developing and maintaining strong customer and manufacturer relationships.
• Monitoring budgets, sales targets and key performance indicators.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, performance and profitability.
• Building a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture.

About You

• Has previous experience in a senior automotive dealership management role.
• Has strong knowledge of new vehicle sales, used vehicles, service and parts operations.
• Understands dealership financials, budgets and key performance indicators.
• Has proven leadership skills and the ability to develop and motivate a team.
• Is commercially minded with a strong focus on business growth and profitability.
• Has excellent communication, relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
• Is customer-focused and committed to delivering exceptional service.

Why Join Northeast Auto Group?

• Join a growing and well-established automotive group.
• Opportunity to lead and make a real impact on dealership performance.
• Work with a supportive and experienced leadership team.
• Be part of a business that values its people and recognises strong leadership.

About Us

Established in 1978, the Northeast Auto Group is a national award-winning automotive retail and service organisation employing 630 people in South Australia, Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales and Northern Territory.

We deliver a complete customer experience through multiple business units to provide the highest quality of service and innovative solutions.

Our group of companies include Light and Heavy vehicle dealerships, Engineering and Manufacturing division, Agricultural and Construction Equipment Solutions partnering with renowned and reputable OEM brands across the nation.

We are a high-performance business. Our success is built on hard work and skillfulness. We employ the best, and we invest in our people to make sure their knowledge is second-to-none. We go the extra mile, and we will always deliver.

• Please note that as part of the recruitment process you may be requested to undergo various pre-employment checks, such as a Work Entitlements Check, National Criminal Police Check or a Pre-Employment Medical.

Northeast Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for our positions. Northeast Auto Group is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees.

In order to maintain a safe work environment and comply with legal regulations Northeast East Auto Group conducts random drug and alcohol testing as part of its employment policies.

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