General Manager - Nz

Cox Automotive; Auckland; On-site; NZD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive New Zealand seeks a proven General Manager to lead the national business from Auckland Central. You will lead performance, growth and the future direction, with end-to-end responsibility for a nationwide operation spanning vehicle remarketing, salvage, industrial, vendor services and online sales.

You’ll head a high-performing leadership team, drive commercial outcomes and build strategic customer relationships to shape growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a multi-site or national business.
• Strong P&L and commercial management capability.
• Track record of delivering growth, transformation and results.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the New Zealand business strategy and execution.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability and operational excellence.
• Develop and inspire a high-performing leadership team.
• Build executive relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
• Champion a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement.
• Contribute as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Job description

Reporting directly to the CEO and sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, this is an opportunity to lead the performance, growth and future direction of Manheim New Zealand.

You'll have end-to-end responsibility for a national business spanning vehicle remarketing, salvage, industrial, vendor services and online sales. Leading a high-performing leadership team, you'll drive commercial outcomes, build strategic customer relationships and shape the next phase of growth.

What You'll Do

• Lead the New Zealand business strategy and execution.


• Drive revenue growth, profitability and operational excellence.


• Develop and inspire a high-performing leadership team.


• Build executive relationships with key customers and stakeholders.


• Champion a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement.


• Contribute as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team.

About You

You're an experienced senior leader who combines commercial acumen with strong people leadership.

You Bring:

• Experience leading a multi-site or national business.


• Strong P&L and commercial management capability.


• A track record of delivering growth, transformation and results.


• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.


• The ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.

Why Join Us?

• Report directly to the CEO.


• Join the Senior Leadership Team.


• Lead an established national business.


• Influence strategy and business direction.


• Opportunity to shape the future of Cox Automotive New Zealand.

Regular travel throughout New Zealand and periodic travel to Australia is required.

Ready to Lead?

If you're a proven business leader looking for the opportunity to shape strategy, drive growth and lead a national organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

General Manager - NZ • Auckland Central, Auckland, NZ