An accomplished automotive leader is required to take full responsibility for a growing premium electric vehicle dealership in Wollongong.
Reporting to the Dealer Principal and Group Executive, this senior appointment carries complete accountability for commercial performance, dealership operations, sales leadership, people development, customer satisfaction and strategic growth.
The dealership has already developed strong sales momentum and is entering its next stage of expansion.
The successful candidate will operate the business with significant autonomy while maintaining productive relationships with internal stakeholders and the manufacturer.
The Role You will manage the dealership as a standalone commercial operation, taking ownership of revenue, gross profit, expenditure, operational standards and long-term business planning.
Working closely with the Group Fixed Operations Manager, you will oversee sales, finance, administration and customer experience while supporting aligned service and parts outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include: Managing the daily operation and commercial performance of the dealership Taking full responsibility for dealership profitability and budget achievement Monitoring revenue, gross profit, expenses and operational efficiency Developing and implementing sales and business growth strategies Leading sales managers, business managers and customer-facing teams Establishing clear performance standards and accountability Recruiting, mentoring and developing dealership employees Building succession plans for key leadership positions Maintaining compliance with manufacturer standards and dealer agreements Managing vehicle supply,



inventory planning and operational requirements Strengthening customer satisfaction and resolving complex concerns Supporting future facility, market and franchise expansion initiatives Representing the dealership professionally in manufacturer meetings and conferences About You You will be an experienced automotive dealership leader with strong financial judgement, operational discipline and the ability to develop successful teams.
Essential experience includes: Previous General Manager experience within an automotive dealership Demonstrated responsibility for dealership financial performance Strong understanding of dealership operations and reporting Proven success leading automotive sales teams Sound commercial, budgeting and P L capability Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills Experience building productive manufacturer relationships Strategic planning and business development capability Confident decision-making and organisational skills Experience with electric vehicles, emerging manufacturers, Chinese OEM networks, current franchise launches or multi-franchise dealership operations will be highly regarded.
Mandarin language capability would also be viewed favourably.
The Opportunity This role offers genuine executive authority and the opportunity to shape the future of a developing automotive business.
You will influence commercial strategy, team capability, customer experience and market positioning while helping establish the dealership as a leading electric vehicle retailer in the region.
For further information, please contact Chris Fowler on ************ quoting job number AC**** .
Resumes, questions and expressions of interest can be forwarded by email to ******.

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