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Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Advisor
Are you ready to accelerate your career with one of Australia's most progressive automotive brands?
Kia Australia is looking for a passionate and results-driven Area Sales Manager to join our Southern Region team. In this role, you'll manage and support a selection of metro and rural dealerships, helping drive performance, strengthen relationships, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
What You'll Be Doing
* Lead and support a portfolio of Kia dealerships across the Southern Region.
* Drive dealer sales performance and market share growth.
* Implement national sales programs and initiatives.
* Monitor KPIs and provide strategic insights.
* Enhance customer satisfaction scores (CSI) across your region, to ensuring dealership staff are offering customers the best experience.
* Ensure brand consistency and customer experience excellence.
* Collaborate with internal teams across marketing, aftersales, and product planning
WHAT WE OFFER:
* Working with a respected and progressive OEM brand, that has a clear growth strategy and market presence.
* Access to innovative product lines (e.g., EVs, hybrids, connected vehicles).
* Managing a well-established and cooperative dealer network.
* Opportunities to build long-term partnerships and influence dealer strategy.
* Collaborative regional teams with strong internal support.
* Cross-functional engagement with marketing, product, and aftersales.
* Company vehicle, computer and phone
* Support for wellbeing and mental health initiatives.
* Internal awards programs (e.g., values-based recognition).
* Corporate vehicle lease programme.
* Confidence in dealer network and brand investment.
Ideally you will possess:
* 5+ years of experience in a sales management role within the automotive industry. (OEM field experience preferred)
* Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving performance.
* Strong commercial and analytical skills.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
* Willingness to travel within the region.
* A passion for the automotive industry and a results-driven mindset.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, we would love to see your application. Please send us your current resume and cover letter to
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Sales, Management, and Business Development
* Industries
Automotive, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, and Retail
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