MG Brand Manager

Hunter City Motor Group; Cessnock; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Company vehicle or allowance

Career development opportunities

Ongoing manufacturer and professional

Dynamic automotive environment

Job summary

Hunter City Motor Group seeks an experienced Vehicle Brand Manager to drive the performance of Cessnock MG, lead a high‑performing team and build strong relationships with customers, manufacturers and stakeholders. The role requires strategic leadership, hands-on sales oversight and a focus on KPIs in a dynamic dealership environment.

Key responsibilities include managing day‑to‑day brand operations, coaching the sales team, optimizing stock and showroom presentation, and delivering regular

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive retail, preferably in a management role.
• Strong knowledge of dealership sales operations and profitability.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop a sales team.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Demonstrated commercial and financial awareness and KPI achievement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the vehicle brand.
• Drive new and used vehicle sales performance and profitability.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve monthly and annual targets.
• Lead, motivate and coach the sales team.
• Monitor sales performance, KPIs, margins and inventory levels.
• Maintain strong relationships with the manufacturer and brand representatives.
• Manage vehicle stock, demonstrators and showroom presentation.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
• Identify opportunities to increase market share and sales performance.
• Oversee advertising, promotions and local marketing initiatives.
• Ensure dealership policies, manufacturer standards and compliance requirements are met.
• Prepare and present regular performance reports to senior management.
• Assist with recruitment, training and development of dealership staff.

Skills

Automotive retail experience

Leadership ability

Team motivation

Dealership sales operations

Commercial & financial acumen

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Customer-focused approach

KPI & performance management

Job description

Hunter City Motor Group are seeking an experienced and motivated Vehicle Brand Manager to take responsibility for the performance of Cessnock MG, growth and day-to-day operations of an allocated vehicle brand within our dealership.

This is a key leadership position for an automotive professional who can drive sales, develop a high-performing team and build strong relationships with customers, manufacturers and key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the vehicle brand
• Drive new and used vehicle sales performance and profitability
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve monthly and annual targets
• Lead, motivate and coach the sales team
• Monitor sales performance, KPIs, margins and inventory levels
• Maintain strong relationships with the manufacturer and brand representatives
• Manage vehicle stock, demonstrators and showroom presentation
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention
• Identify opportunities to increase market share and sales performance
• Oversee advertising, promotions and local marketing initiatives
• Ensure dealership policies, manufacturer standards and compliance requirements are met
• Prepare and present regular performance reports to senior management
• Assist with recruitment, training and development of dealership staff

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in automotive retail, preferably in a management role
• Strong knowledge of dealership sales operations
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
• Strong commercial and financial awareness
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• A customer-focused approach
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to work towards and consistently achieve KPIs
• Current Australian driver's licence

Experience managing a vehicle brand, dealership department or sales team will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package and performance incentives
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Supportive dealership and management team
• Career development opportunities
• Ongoing manufacturer and professional training
• A dynamic and growing automotive environment