Posted 08 July, 2026
Branch Manager
Sime Darby Transport (NZ) Ltd
Palmerston, OTA, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 0d2e9f7b96e60737
Job Description
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a well‑established branch within our nationwide network and take it to the next level. We are seeking a sales‑focused leader who can genuinely connect with our customers, our community, and our suppliers to build lasting, trusted relationships. Equally important will be experience in developing a high‑performing team to deliver on the needs of our customers.
The OpportunityReporting to the Regional Manager and supported by a network of enthusiastic branch managers and product specialists, you will use your knowledge and experience of the industry to drive daily branch operations and meet customer and inventory focused goals.
- Deliver operational excellence by leading day‑to‑day branch operations with a customer and inventory focused approach.
- Manage financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, margins and commercial decision‑making.
- Build strong customer relationships through regular sales calls, solution selling and market engagement.
- Work closely with the wider regional and national teams to align performance and share insights.
- Coaching and developing your people, lifting performance while creating a positive, engaged team culture.
- Proven experience in the heavy automotive or related field.
- Effective communication and team building capability.
- Knowledge of delivering branch sales plans and associated initiatives.
- Confidence with financials, understanding branch performance, budgets, profit and loss and commercial levers.
- Experience engaging with customers in both B2B and B2C environments.
- A natural communicator with the drive to grow business and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
- Competitive base salary and bonus structure.
- Company vehicle, phone and laptop.
- Exclusive discounted buying privileges with top retailers and internal businesses.
- Wellbeing initiatives, including free flu jabs, free EAP services, free spinal, eye and chiropractic checks and discounted Southern Cross health insurance.
- Personal and professional growth opportunities through training and development.
- Supportive team environment and access to career advancement within the Sime Motors Group.
- The stability and prestige of being part of the global Sime network.