Dealership Manager
- Lead an 80-person, multi-franchise dealership in Port Moresby, overseeing sales, parts, service and panel departments.
- Drive vehicle sales and profitability, coordinate operations, and resolve complex customer matters.
- Lead and develop department heads and local staff while adapting to a cross-cultural international environment.
Benefits
You’ll receive a competitive salary of up to approx. AUD $155,000 (paid in PNG Kina), plus superannuation and a host of excellent benefits, including:
- Quality, fully furnished apartment accommodation in a secure Port Moresby complex
- A fully maintained company vehicle, including fuel
- Comprehensive medical insurance, including medical evacuation cover
- Five weeks’ annual leave
- Annual return economy airfares to your place of recruitment
- Club memberships of your choice (golf, yacht, aviation and more)
- A pre-acceptance familiarisation visit to Port Moresby
- Relocation support, including visa and work permit costs
About the role
Lead an 80-strong, multi-franchise dealership in Port Moresby. Manage sales, parts, service, and panel departments to drive vehicle sales and operational growth.
Duties
- Drive multi-franchise vehicle sales volume and profitability
- Lead and mentor department heads across sales, parts, service, and panel
- Build team culture and upskill local staff
- Align inter-department workflows to ensure unified site operations
- Resolve complex customer matters with sound commercial judgment
Skills & experience
- Proven automotive dealership management or senior automotive sales leadership
- Track record of building, mentoring, and holding diverse teams accountable
- Experience operating Pentana or equivalent Dealer Management Systems (DMS)
- Demonstrated adaptability to thrive in cross-cultural, international settings
- Valid driver’s licence and eligibility for PNG work permits
About the company
PNG Motors is PNG’s third-largest automotive group, operating six nationwide branches with full 3-S facilities. Backed by Kenmore Group, we represent major brands like Ford, Mazda, and Hyundai.
If you are an experienced automotive leader ready for a genuinely rewarding international career move, we would love to hear from you!
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