General Manager roles do not come up often, and they almost never come up on a brand like this. Zeekr is one of the most talked-about new arrivals in the Australian automotive landscape, and at Southport it is already up, running, and performing well.
This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead of a luxury EV brand that is on the move!
About the role
As General Manager, you will own the performance and the culture of the Zeekr operation at Southport. The team is in place and the results are already coming, your job is to step in, lead from the front and take it further: lift what is working, sharpen what can be improved, and make sure the opportunity in front of this brand is fully realised.
Your responsibilities will span:
- Leading and developing an established team of sales consultants, building real capability and seeing careers grow under your guidance
- Driving sales performance across the department and building on strong early results, with the pace and momentum of a brand actively growing its share of the market
- Overseeing stock management and working closely with manufacturer representatives to keep the dealership competitive and well-supplied
- Reviewing and refining sales processes so the team works smarter and customers leave with a genuinely positive experience
- Shaping the customer experience around a new and exciting product, where the standard you set becomes the standard for the brand locally
- Reporting on department performance to senior leadership, keeping you central to strategic conversations across the group
About you
You are an experienced automotive leader who knows how to get the best from a team and turn that into consistent commercial results, and you are energised rather than daunted by the pace of a brand growing quickly in this market.
More about you:
- Proven experience in a senior automotive sales management role, ideally within a franchised new vehicle dealership
- A track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets without compromising customer satisfaction
- Strong people leadership skills, with an ability to coach, hold accountable, and genuinely support your team
- Comfortable reading financial and performance data to inform decisions and identify opportunities
- An appetite for pace, and the drive to take something already performing well and push it further
- A current Queensland driver's licence
The benefits
This is a rare chance to lead one of the most exciting brands in the market, with the autonomy of a General Manager and the resources of a well-established group behind you.
Benefits include:
- A senior leadership role on a brand with genuine momentum, strong early results, and real room to grow
- An established team already in place, so your energy goes into performance rather than starting from scratch
- The backing of a well-resourced, Australian-owned automotive group with a strong presence across South East Queensland
- Access to staff vehicle purchase discounts across a broad range of represented brands
- A collaborative leadership culture where General Managers have a real voice in how their departments are run
- Ongoing professional development support to keep your skills sharp as the industry evolves
- Exposure to new vehicle technology that is reshaping the market, keeping your experience current and valuable
If you think this role is right for you, apply today and be considered for this great opportunity!
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We value our people as one of our greatest assets and are looking for passionate individuals to join our growing team.
