West City Auto Group is looking for an experienced Car Yard Manager in a full-time role based in Auckland.
West City Auto Group is one of West Auckland’s leading car dealerships, proudly representing Mitsubishi, Kia, Suzuki, GWM, OMODA, and JAECOO. With over 20 years of serving the community, our focus on quality vehicles and outstanding customer service has earned us a strong reputation and multiple awards — including New Zealand's #2 Suzuki Dealer for 2024.
We are currently seeking an experienced and driven Car Yard Manager to lead our used vehicle operations at our Henderson dealership. It is a full-time role with minimum guranteed 30 hrs per week which may go upto 40 hrs per week. The salary range os $30-$36 based on the experience.
Key Responsibilities
As a Car Yard Manager, your role will include:
Managing the day-to-day operations of the used car yard.
Supervising and motivating a team of salespeople, yard staff, and vehicle detailers.
Ensuring vehicles are prepared, displayed, and presented to a high standard.
Managing stock — purchasing, pricing, stock rotation, and aging.
Overseeing test drives, trade-ins, customer queries, and complaints.
- Liaising with clients to determine their needs and providing customers with advice and information regarding vehicle type, purchase or hire rates and obligations and handling complaints.
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Working with the finance and service departments to streamline processes.
Meeting monthly sales targets and KPIs.
Ensuring compliance with NZTA and dealership regulations.
- Ensuring compliance of health and safety measures.
✅ Skills & Experience
Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience or a relevant Level 4 qualification or higher (e.g., NZQF Diploma or above) .
Sound understanding of the used car market and consumer trends.
Proven leadership and staff management experience.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Full NZ Driver’s Licence.
Familiarity with dealer management systems (DMS) is preferred.
