State Manager - Sales, Service & Parts

Chandler Macleod; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Vawdrey is seeking an experienced QLD State Manager to own the Queensland operation, including sales, workshop performance, parts, customer relationships and profitability. This hands-on leader will drive growth and ensure safety and compliance across the branch.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years leading a branch or business unit in heavy vehicles or trailer manufacturing, with strong commercial acumen and proven P&L responsibility. A diesel/heavy vehicle trade qualification is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading a branch, region or business unit within heavy vehicles, transport equipment, trailer manufacturing, automotive OEM or servicing operations.
• Strong commercial and financial management capability.
• Proven leadership with direct P&L responsibility.
• Experience managing customer relationships and driving revenue growth.
• Experience leading workshop and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the Queensland branch performance with complete P&L accountability.
• Oversee new and used trailer sales, workshop service, parts sales and inventory.
• Lead customer service, after-sales support and safety/compliance.
• Drive branch EBIT, profitability targets and market share growth.
• Build an engaged, high-performing team with coaching and accountability.
• Shape growth strategy across QLD with executive leadership support.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Customer relationships

Strategic planning

Team coaching

Education

Trade qualification in Diesel Mechanic/Heavy Vehicles

Job description

Vawdrey is Australia's leading manufacturer of high-quality semi-trailers and heavy transport solutions. We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute QLD State Manager to take full ownership of our Queensland operation, leading sales growth, workshop performance, parts operations, customer relationships, and overall branch profitability.

This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on leader who understands the heavy vehicle industry from the ground up.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a genuine industry leader who has progressed from a hands-on workshop or production background into senior management. You understand the operational realities of a heavy vehicle, manufacturing, or service environment and combine this experience with strong commercial acumen, customer relationship management skills, and a proven ability to lead high-performing teams while driving sustainable business growth and profitability.

About the Role

Reporting to senior leadership, you will have full responsibility for the strategic and operational performance of the QLD branch.

With complete P&L accountability, you will oversee:

• New and used trailer sales.
• Workshop service, repairs and maintenance operations
• Spare parts sales and inventory management
• Customer service and after-sales support
• Safety, compliance and facility management
• Team leadership, coaching and performance

This role requires a balance of commercial acumen and operational leadership, with the ability to move seamlessly between customer meetings, sales strategy, workshop operations and financial management.

What You'll Bring

Essential Experience

• 5+ years' experience leading a branch, region or business unit within:
  • Heavy vehicles
  • Transport equipment
  • Trailer manufacturing
  • Automotive OEM
  • Truck or equipment servicing operations
• Strong commercial and financial management capability
• Proven leadership experience with direct P&L responsibility
• Demonstrated success managing customer relationships and driving revenue growth.
• Experience leading workshop and operational teams.

Highly Desirable

• Trade qualification in Diesel Mechanics, Heavy Vehicles, Fabrication, Welding or a related discipline
• Experience within the trailer manufacturing sector.
• Understanding of heavy vehicle repairs, maintenance and aftermarket parts operations
• Existing network across transport, logistics or fleet customers

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Achieving branch EBIT and profitability targets
• Growing equipment sales and market share
• Improving workshop productivity and turnaround times
• Expanding parts revenue and inventory performance
• Delivering exceptional customer outcomes
• Building an engaged, accountable and high-performing team

Why Join Vawdrey?

• Lead one of the industry's most respected brands.
• Genuine autonomy with full state responsibility
• Executive-level influence and visibility
• Strong support from a national leadership team
• Opportunity to shape growth across QLD.
• Competitive salary package, including vehicle and incentive structure.

If you've come from the workshop floor, understand the transport industry, and have developed into a commercially driven business leader, we'd love to hear from you.