Light Vehicle General Manager

Big Chief Hire; Adelaide; Remote; AUD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Auto Group is seeking a General Manager in Adelaide to lead all dealership operations with a strong automotive background. You will drive performance across new and used vehicle sales, service and parts, while delivering exceptional customer experiences and strengthening relationships with manufacturers.

The role requires proven leadership, commercial acumen and a focus on growth, profitability and high standards of service.

Qualifications

• Solid leadership track record across dealership operations.
• Strong understanding of new/used vehicle sales, service and parts operations.
• Ability to drive profitability and customer experience across all departments.

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

Automotive industry knowledge

Strategic thinking

Communication

Customer focus

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

• 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 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.

Ready to lead the way?

If you're an experienced automotive professional looking for your next leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

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.

Ready to make the move?

*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.

Respectfully, no agencies please.