General Manager
Company : UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd
DRIVE GROWTH, LEAD WITH PURPOSE, AND SHAPE THE FUTURE OF UD TRUCKS IN NEW ZEALAND
Are you a commercially savvy leader with a strong sales focus and a passion for operational excellence?
Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where strategic leadership, customer experience, and safety culture go hand in hand?
We are seeking a high-performing General Manager to take the wheel of UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Ltd, our exclusive national distributor of UD Trucks. Based at our head office in Wiri, Auckland and reporting directly to the General Manager of Commercial Sales, this role is a rare opportunity to lead a high revenue turnover business with a national sales and service footprint.
This isn’t just a leadership role—it's a chance to shape the business, drive further sales growth, and build a high-performing team, all while ensuring alignment with group strategy and franchise expectations.
As General Manager, you’ll bring:
- Senior management experience in sales management.
- Strong leadership qualities with good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Extensive experience in all aspects of Supplier Relationship Management, ideally at Manufacturer Distributor level.
- Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
- Good negotiation skills and customer service skills.
- Has high motivation, energy, discipline, and has good presentation skills.
- Experience in the Heavy transport industry is essential
You will have or be able to develop an intimate understanding of the customer base and ensure the UD Trucks brand is strong in the market place to maximize the full potential of the model line-up.
Why join us?
At UD Trucks and Sime Motors, we offer more than just a role, we offer a leadership platform with influence, impact and opportunity. You’ll enjoy a competitive executive remuneration package with benefits typical of the industry, the chance to lead one of New Zealand’s most established truck distribution brands, and a supportive leadership team.
If the prospect of leading UD Truck Distributors (NZ) Limited into its next phase of growth and success is for you, please send your C.V and accompanying cover letter to Michael Doeg, General Manager - Sime Motors Commercial Sales, by clicking on the "Apply Now" icon featured below.
Please Note:the recruitment process will include background checks including reference, right to work, police and credit, and personality profile testing.