Branch Manager - Timaru

About us

With a proud history of over 65 years in the industry, CablePrice offers unsurpassed customer satisfaction for a multitude of industries across construction, quarry, mining, forestry, demolition and transportation.

CablePrice (NZ) Ltd is a subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd with a nationwide sales, parts, and service network. CablePrice is New Zealand's exclusive authorised dealer for Hitachi Construction Machinery, Bell Equipment, McCloskey International, HSC Cranes, Montabert, MB Crushers and Isuzu Industrial and Marine Engines. Furthermore, CablePrice is the authorised sales, parts, and service dealer for the full range of Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner and Fuso trucks in the South Island.

The Role:

CablePrice has a rare opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join the leadership team in the position of Branch Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a personable professional who brings excellent customer relationship skills, with the ability to mentor, coach, lead and grow our successfully busy team in our Timaru Branch.

Reporting to the South Island Operations Manager you will be responsible for the development and execution of the branch business plans that align with the Company's strategic goals as well as overall branch performance. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Plan, lead, organise and control the branch activities to achieve the branch budgets
• Develop and support Service and Parts sales strategies
• Contribute to local sales strategies to increase company market share
• Leadership, Staff Development and Employee Relations
• Communicates and drives the dealership values, principles, vision and mission 
• Communicates with other Branch and Functional Managers to implement best practices and consistent processes for all departments within the organisation
• Leading Health and Safety and ownership of our Health and Safety processes and reporting whilst providing ongoing advice to manage risks to the people and the business.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership experience, a customer-centric approach to operations management and value continuous improvement, as well as:

• Solid analytical, business planning, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Financial Analytical skills to ensure revenue and profitability targets are met
• Previous senior leadership experience in dealership operations is preferred
• Strong ability to lead, coach, and motivate diverse teams and people
• Experience in leading Health and Safety and ownership of our Health and Safety processes and reporting whilst providing ongoing advice to manage risks to the people and the business.

In return, we are offering:

• An attractive and competitive remuneration package
• Committed to ensuring that employees are developed and highly skilled.
• Health Insurance: We offer Southern Cross’s ‘Wellbeing One’ plan to our staff and have discounted premiums for your immediate family.
• Boost Employee Benefits Program: Boost connects our employees with amazing discounts and offers from over 50 of New Zealand’s favourite brands and stores.
• Stability: Work for a well-established, reputable company in a permanent full-time position with long-term job security.
• Company Vehicle
• Company culture: Supportive management who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success.

If you want the opportunity to collaborate with talented, like-minded people, we invite your application.