Job Description:
Pedders Suspension & Brakes is a family owned and operated business with a rich history and a promising future. The company offers opportunities for specialists to work with quality products and people, and for career progression.
We're seeking an experienced and driven leader to oversee company-owned stores in South Australia, Queensland, and Mildura. This role will lead store profitability, operational performance, and growth across stores, ensuring consistent execution of brand standards and supporting teams to deliver outstanding customer service.
This is a key position where you'll contribute directly to the success of the Pedders network by shaping the customer experience.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supervise and support day-to-day operations of company-owned stores, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and alignment with company standards.
* Conduct regular store visits and operational audits to maintain compliance and adherence to safety, quality, and brand standards.
* Manage the Minimum Stock Range across stores, ensuring accurate stock levels and maximising sales opportunities.
* Monitor store performance to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.
* Represent the company to local businesses and at trade events and seminars, to promote products and services, build relationships, and attract new clients.
* Perform people leadership and workforce planning activities, including managing store recruitment, overseeing performance management processes, and fostering a culture of collaboration and development.
Requirements:
* Experience managing multi-site teams in the automotive industry.
* Strong people management and leadership skills with ability to motivate and influence.
* Demonstrated inventory management experience.
* Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
* Strong analytical, commercial, and negotiation skills.
* Proven financial management skills, including report preparation and debtor management.
* Current, unrestricted Driver's License.
Benefits:
* Opportunities for career progression.
* Work with quality products and people.
* Be part of a family owned and operated business with a rich history and a promising future.
Other Information:
* Unrestricted Driver's License required.