Regional Operations Leader — Automotive Retail

Dennis Automotive Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained vehicle

Job summary

Auto Recruitment is seeking an experienced Regional Manager to lead a high-performing network of automotive parts stores across Australia. This senior operational role focuses on driving performance, safety, culture and customer excellence across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, with the ability to influence and motivate regional teams, manage budgets, and shape strategy and execution.

Qualifications

• Strong multi-site leadership experience in automotive/trade/industrial environments.
• Proven ability to analyse and deliver financial results across a multi-site operation.
• Commercial acumen with focus on margin, profitability and operational discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop Branch Managers to achieve sales, margin and profitability targets.
• Implement business plans and drive operational improvements across all branches.
• Analyse branch and management performance, identify underperformance and implement corrective actions.
• Build strong customer relationships, ensuring service levels exceed expectations.
• Work with branch managers across recruitment, training, performance management and team development.
• Conduct branch reviews and manage budgets, reporting, pricing reviews, stocktakes and administrative processes.

Job description

Auto Recruitment is seeking an experienced Regional Manager to lead a high-performing network of automotive parts stores across Australia. This senior operational role focuses on driving performance, safety, culture and customer excellence across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, with the ability to influence and motivate regional teams, manage budgets, and shape strategy and execution.