General Sales Manager

Job Overview

Job Description

Title: General Sales Manager
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Company: Pickerings Auto Group, part of Pickerings Investments
Location: Townsville, QLD
Recruitment managed by: Yakr Pty Ltd

About our client

Our client, Pickerings Auto Group, is a leading automotive retailer in North Queensland and part of the long-established Pickerings Investments network. With a proud history spanning over 40 years, they represent some of the automotive industry’s most iconic brands, including Kia, Mitsubishi, LDV, and MG. Their reputation is built on excellence in customer service, strong leadership, and a commitment to community values.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic General Sales Manager to join their leadership team and drive the next stage of growth across their multi-franchise operations.

The role

Our client is seeking a bold, numbers-driven, and people-focused leader to oversee dealership operations and deliver exceptional business performance. The General Sales Manager will be responsible for inspiring and managing the sales, service, Aftermarket, and F&I teams to achieve ambitious results while ensuring customers receive an outstanding experience at every touchpoint.

Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, motivating, and managing teams across sales, Aftermarket, F&I, and service to deliver world-class performance
- Developing and executing strategies to grow market share, increase profitability, and enhance the customer journey
- Overseeing day-to-day dealership operations, including inventory management, compliance, and cost control
- Monitoring KPIs, P&L, and performance data to make informed business decisions
- Coaching, mentoring, and fostering a winning team culture focused on growth and results
- Ensuring compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and ethical standards

About you

The ideal candidate will bring:
- Proven experience as a General Sales Manager (automotive industry experience preferred)
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and motivate a diverse team
- Demonstrated ability to drive sales growth while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction
- Confidence in customer engagement across digital platforms and social media
- Strong business acumen and experience managing P&L
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Automotive Management, or related field (preferred)

What’s on offer

Our client offers a dynamic and growth-focused workplace with a range of attractive benefits, including:
- High earning potential with performance bonuses
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Regular social events and team activities
- Monday Friday: 8:00am 5:30pm; Saturday: 8:00am 1:00pm

This is a high-impact leadership role offering the chance to shape the future of one of North Queensland’s most respected automotive groups.

Recruitment for this position is being managed by Yakr Pty Ltd on behalf of our client.