Senior General Manager – Truck Dealership Leadership

CMV Truck & Bus Pty; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive remuneration

Company vehicle

Professional development

Parental/study leave

Job summary

South Central Truck & Bus is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead one of South Australia’s major truck dealerships, representing Volvo, Mack and UD Trucks. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead the dealership’s day-to-day operations, support a skilled management team and drive performance across people, customers, safety, profitability and operational excellence.

This senior role requires a commercially astute leader with deep knowledge of heavy vehicles, strong

Qualifications

• Proven senior operational or general management experience with sustained commercial outcomes
• Deep understanding of heavy vehicle, transport, dealership industry
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing leadership teams
• Strong commercial acumen with disciplined risk and performance management
• Visible authentic leadership that builds trust and accountability
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commitment to safety, customer excellence and continuous improvement
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with customers, franchise partners and employees

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise dealership operations, delivering strategic initiatives that drive growth, profitability, and strong customer outcomes.
• Establish and strengthen strategic relationships with Volvo, Mack and UD Trucks networks, key customers and business partners.
• Lead and develop a large, high performing team in a fast-paced, demanding environment with engagement and accountability.
• Build a positive, high-performing culture through regular performance conversations and capability development.
• Champion a proactive safety culture by leading from the front and ensuring safe, compliant practices.
• Drive financial, inventory, and operational performance to achieve efficient, compliant, and sustainable outcomes.

Job description

South Central Truck & Bus is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead one of South Australia’s major truck dealerships, representing Volvo, Mack and UD Trucks. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead the dealership’s day-to-day operations, support a skilled management team and drive performance across people, customers, safety, profitability and operational excellence.

This senior role requires a commercially astute leader with deep knowledge of heavy vehicles, strong