Regional Manager

Sime Darby Motors Sdn Bhd; Hamilton, Whangarei; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Vehicle

Leadership training

Mentorship

Sime Motors Privileges programme

Job summary

Truck Stops (NZ) Ltd in Hamilton is seeking an experienced Regional Manager to lead six branches across the upper North Island, from the Ruakura Hamilton Superhub to Whangārei. You’ll mentor Branch Managers, drive performance, and strengthen customer relationships to grow the business.

You will combine deep heavy automotive technical knowledge with practical leadership, oversee regional operations, champion continuous improvement using LEAN, and collaborate with senior leaders to deliver

Qualifications

• Proven operational leadership experience in a multi-site environment.
• Track record of developing leaders and improving branch performance.
• Strong customer-centric focus and ability to resolve complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop Branch Managers and regional teams.
• Oversee branch performance across the six sites, identifying growth opportunities.
• Build relationships with existing customers and pursue new business opportunities.
• Champion LEAN and continuous improvement across the region.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and technicians to deliver results.
• Address performance and people issues with the help of People partners.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Mentoring

Lean principles

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Job description

Company :Truck Stops (NZ) LtdSix branches. One region. Plenty of opportunity to make your mark.We’re looking for an experienced Regional Manager to lead six Truckstops branches across the upper North Island, stretching from our new purpose-built Ruakura Hamilton Superhub through to Whangārei .This is an influential operational leadership role with real breadth. You’ll mentor and support our Branch Managers, keep close to our customers, tackle issues when they need senior attention, and actively look for opportunities to grow our business and strengthen the way we operate.And we’ll be upfront, these are some very big boots to fill.What you'll be doingReporting directly to the General Manager Commercial Aftersales , you’ll take responsibility for the performance, people, customer experience and continued development of your region.You’ll spend your time where it matters most, in our branches, with our people and alongside our customers.You’ll:Lead, mentor and develop yourBranch Managers, helping them build strong, capable and engaged teamsOversee branch performance across the region, identifying opportunities for growth, improvement and refinementBuild strong relationships with existing customers, step in to resolve more complex customer issues, and ensure we continue to deliver the service our customers expectIdentify and develop new business opportunities across the regionBring your technical knowledge and commercial judgement to operational challengesSpot potential in people, creating opportunities for development and building capability for the futureWork collaboratively across the wider business rather than operating your region in isolationChampion continuous improvement, using our LEAN operating system to challenge how we work and find smarter, more effective ways of doing things.What you’ll bringThis isn’t a role where strong leadership alone will be enough. You’ll need deep heavy automotive technical expertise and an understanding of what it takes to run successful operations in this industry.Just as importantly, you’ll bring:A genuine commitment to customers and delivering on what we promiseProven operational and people leadership experienceThe ability to mentor experienced leaders while still holding people accountable for resultsCommercial nous and the confidence to identify and pursue new businessA collaborative approach to shaping both the team and the wider businessA continuous-improvement mindset and the ability to identify where something can be grown, simplified or refinedThe credibility to work effectively with technicians, managers, customers and senior leaders alike.You’ll have a seasoned People Business Partner and People Advisor in your corner, providing trusted advice and support when you need it. You’ll own the leadership of your people, including addressing performance and people issues, while having the right expertise alongside you to help you get the best from your teams.Ready to step into some big boots?There’s plenty to take on here, but also plenty to build on. You’ll inherit experienced people, established customer relationships and a region with significant opportunity ahead of it.If you know the heavy automotive industry, genuinely care about customers, enjoy developing leaders and can see both the people opportunity and the business opportunity in front of you, we’d like to hear from you.We offer a salary package commensurate with experience, including annual salary, bonus, vehicle, continued leadership training and mentorship, and access to Sime Motors Privileges programme.Apply NOW.Bring your experience, roll up your sleeves and make the region your own.