At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage dealership operations, driving sales and customer satisfaction.
- Company: Wakefield Trucks, a reputable name in the automotive industry since 1978.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a chance to shape business growth.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career advancement in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in a growing company.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in automotive sales and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Established in 1978, Wakefield Trucks has built a strong reputation for exceptional service and after-sales support.
As the South Australian authorised agent for Western Star, MAN, and Dennis Eagle; Wakefield Trucks provide solutions to suit almost every transport application and offer the complete sales and after-sales support.
Based at their Burton office, an outstanding new role as General Manager has arisen to shape and execute the company’s strategic goals as it enters an exciting new phase of business growth.
Reporting to the Managing Director, this is a senior leadership role responsible for the overall management, performance, and profitability of the dealership.
You will provide strategic direction across Sales, Service, Parts while leading a high-performing team, maintaining manufacturer relationships, and ensuring outstanding customer experiences.
The Key Responsibilities are as follows
- Lead the overall operations and performance of the dealership.
- Review and execute the company’s strategic vision and plan.
- Develop and mentor high-performing leaders and teams.
- Drive and develop efficient sales performance, operational excellence, and improving customer satisfaction.
- Identify opportunities through sales activity to grow the businesses and achieve targets.
- Deliver projects on budget, on schedule and to high quality and technical requirements.
- Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders, clients, suppliers and industry partners.
- Promote the dealership within the local community and market.
- Provide confident, hands-on leadership, building high performing and accountable teams.
- Key Requirements
- Successful track record within the automotive or a closely related sector in driving sales growth and leading and developing high performance cultures.
- Strong understanding of dealership operations across Sales, Service, Parts, and basic understanding of Finance.
- Hands-on leadership style, coupled with outstanding interpersonal skills with an ability for inspiring and motivating teams.
- Experience influencing stakeholders at all levels, from frontline staff through to Dealer Principals.
- A commitment to customer satisfaction, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- High levels of professional integrity, initiative and innovative thinking.
- An entrepreneurial growth mindset and a can-do attitude.
- A hands-on approach to the workplace.
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