Dealer Manager – Geraldton

About the role

Truck Centre WA, Western Australia's exclusive dealership for Volvo, UD and Mack trucks, is looking for an experienced, commercially driven Dealer Manager to lead its Geraldton dealership, one of four regional operations. The role takes ownership of day-to-day operations, commercial performance and team culture, working closely with the Dealer Principal and leadership team. It is a hands-on leadership position in a growing regional operation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a growing team to achieve strong performance and engagement.
• Support the Dealer Principal in driving the overall success and operational performance of the dealership.
• Take accountability for dealership P&L performance, including revenue, margin, cost control and EBIT.
• Develop strategies to improve profitability, labour utilisation, productivity and sales outcomes.
• Build relationships with customers, key accounts and stakeholders across the Geraldton region and pursue new business opportunities.
• Oversee workshop and parts operations, ensuring efficiency, productivity and quality customer outcomes.
• Monitor dealership KPIs and business targets, and ensure standards, processes and compliance are maintained.
• Foster a high-performing, accountable team culture and champion a safety-first culture.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a senior operational, dealership, branch or business management role.
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced operational environment and managing P&L.
• A track record of achieving business targets and driving operational improvements.
• Experience in the heavy vehicle, automotive, transport, machinery or related industry is highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualification in Business Management or a related discipline, or a relevant trade qualification such as Engineering or Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, is desirable.

Required skills

• Strong commercial awareness and customer relationship and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a focus on results, problem solving and sound commercial decisions.
• Commitment to developing people, safety, compliance and the company's values.

What we offer

• Part of the Volvo Group network following the acquisition of TCWA.
• Industry-leading paid parental leave and loyalty leave (an extra day per year of service, up to five days).
• Recognition and rewards, ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment.