At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic sales team and drive performance in a fast-paced automotive retail environment.
- Company: Join Inchcape Australia, a leader in the global automotive distribution industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy career growth, work-life balance, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to innovation and customer experience.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in transforming the automotive industry while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing high-performing teams and driving sales in retail settings.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Are you looking to accelerate your professional development, build a brilliant career, and thrive in a highly supportive team? Join Inchcape Australia, part of Inchcape’s global network. Our Bundoora Sales team is seeking an experienced General Sales Manager - Automotive to lead our Bundoora multi-brand retail site, representing brands such as Subaru, Deepal, and Foton.
In this pivotal role, you will take full accountability for site performance, customer experience, and team leadership. You will drive commercial outcomes while delivering a seamless, premium customer journey across sales, Finance & Insurance, and vehicle delivery in a dynamic, multi-brand environment. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail setting, enjoys coaching high-performing teams, and takes pride in running a well-presented, compliant, and commercially successful operation.
What you’ll do
- Oversee retail centre operations, ensuring full accountability for P&L, KPIs, compliance, and customer experience standards.
- Drive sales performance through optimised in-store conversion, customer engagement, and marketing activations.
- Lead and develop the Customer Experience team, fostering a high-performance culture and exceptional service delivery.
- Manage stock, pricing, and presentation, collaborating with key departments to maintain premium standards across vehicles and facilities.
- Ensure accurate forecasting, reporting, and OEM compliance, meeting all regulatory and business requirements.
- Champion continuous improvement, enhancing processes, team capability, and overall customer experience.
About you
- Confident people leader with extensive experience managing and developing high-performing teams in dynamic, sales-driven retail environments, fostering collaboration and accountability.
- Commercially astute with a strong track record of driving sales growth, optimising performance metrics, and successfully managing P&L to deliver sustainable business outcomes.
- Deeply customer-focused and passionate about creating premium, memorable experiences while building long-term relationships that enhance loyalty and brand reputation.
- Strategic and adaptable thinker who balances operational detail with big-picture decision-making, clear communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
We offer you
- Supportive Environment: Work alongside a dynamic team committed to your success.
- Career Growth: We're invested in your development and offer ample opportunity for advancement.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a role that balances strategic analysis with day-to-day business support.
- Industry Leadership: Be part of a company that leads the transformation of the automotive distribution industry.
Worried that you don’t meet all the criteria exactly? We encourage you to apply! Your skills and perspectives may be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity within our business.
About us
Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in 38 markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future. Our diverse global team of over 16,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow.
Inchcape Australasia employs over 1,300 team members across Australia and New Zealand. Our portfolio includes vehicle distribution for world-renowned brands, market leading fulfilment solutions, exceptional retail experiences, and tailored financial services.
Selected candidates will be contacted to initiate our hiring journey. We may request additional information from applicants to better understand your background, qualifications and experience for the role. Inchcape Australia is proud to be certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace, recognising our commitment to supporting colleagues with diverse family and caring responsibilities. Here, you’ll be empowered to thrive at work.
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