COO, Automotive Growth & Market Expansion

PERSOL; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to oversee and scale the dealership operations in Malaysia. The COO will lead strategic execution, ensuring operational excellence, profitability, compliance, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automotive retail, strong financial acumen, and a proven track record in managing multi-site operations. This role is crucial for driving growth and enhancing market presence in the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 to 20 years of senior leadership experience in automotive retail or distribution.
• Proven experience managing multi-site authorized dealership operations.
• Strong understanding of OEM standards, audits, and dealership governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment, expansion, and performance of authorized dealership operations in Malaysia.
• Own and manage operational P&L performance and ensure achievement of revenue, margin, and profitability targets.
• Ensure aftersales operations are profitable, compliant, scalable, and customer-centric.

Skills

Strategic execution and operational leadership

Strong financial and P&L management capability

Deep understanding of automotive aftersales economics

Change management and process standardization

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)

Job description

A leading automotive company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to oversee and scale the dealership operations in Malaysia. The COO will lead strategic execution, ensuring operational excellence, profitability, compliance, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automotive retail, strong financial acumen, and a proven track record in managing multi-site operations. This role is crucial for driving growth and enhancing market presence in the region.