Branch Manager

Turners Group NZ Ltd is part of the Turners Automotive Group and we're very proud to have been helping Kiwi's buy and sell used vehicles for over 50 years.

We're now looking for an experienced leader to take charge of our Invercargill cars branch and drive performance, growth, and exceptional customer services.

We're after a people-first, results-driven leader with proven experience managing a sales and/or operational team. You'll be confident leading from the front – coaching, motivating, and developing your people to deliver strong results. You'll bring a proven track record in sales and business performance, along with the ability to build strong relationships, grow networks, and identify new business opportunities.

Automotive experience is great but what really matters is your energy, drive, leadership capability, and customer focus.

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• Lead, develop, and manage the branch to achieve revenue, profit, and customer targets
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• Actively coach, mentor, and support your team, ensuring individual and team success
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• Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers, vendors, and key stakeholders
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• Drive new business growth through networking and market opportunities
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• Maintain and champion a customer-first, service-oriented culture
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• Manage branch financial performance, including budgets and cost efficiencies
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• Proven leadership experience in a sales-driven or operational environment
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• Strong sales background, with a focus on achieving and exceeding targets
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• Ability to coach, develop, and build high-performing teams
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• Strong networking, influencing, and relationship-building skills
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• Commercial acumen, including cost management and business growth
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• A proactive mindset and strong problem-solving ability
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• A full, clean Driver’s Licence
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• Previous experience managing a team and business unit is highly desirable
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• A great Company Culture where people love what they do and truly enjoy coming to work every day
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• Life Insurance cover and free online Will Kit
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• Employee Share Offer
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• Employee Assistance Programmen
• Ongoing learning & development opportunities
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Turners is an equal opportunities employer that encourages diversity in the workplace.