Branch Manager
Visa sponsorship
Automotive · Tauranga, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Service, parts, sales and engineering come together in this Tauranga Branch Manager role. The position carries responsibility for a multidisciplinary operation, with managers, supervisors and operational employees needing clear direction and support.
You will balance people development and customer relationships with budgets, profitability and operational performance. Safety and employee wellbeing are central to that leadership, alongside resolving service problems and contributing to senior-level planning. Sponsorship is available for suitably qualified overseas candidates.
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Key Responsibilities
- Set branch direction and clear performance goals, contributing to strategic planning with senior leadership.
- Lead and develop managers, supervisors and operational employees through coaching and identification of future leaders.
- Build an engaged workplace that supports retention, modelling organisational values and professional standards.
- Champion health, safety and employee wellbeing throughout branch activities.
- Strengthen customer and stakeholder relationships and support sales and business development initiatives.
- Coordinate service, parts, sales and engineering for efficient operations and effective customer service.
- Manage branch budgets and commercial results.
- Improve processes and resolve operational difficulties and customer problems.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Have substantial leadership experience in a branch or operational environment.
- Demonstrate experience managing diverse teams and multiple business functions; previous senior management experience is strongly preferred.
- Bring a background in heavy transport, equipment, automotive or industrial sectors.
- Have solid customer service and relationship management experience, supported by excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Show a proven ability to manage budgets and meet commercial targets.
- Demonstrate a record of leading employees and developing their capability.
- Apply strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Be firmly committed to safety and employee wellbeing.
- Combine strategic thinking with practical operational capability.
- Have relevant industry experience or qualifications.
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