General Manager (Automotive) required inJohannesburg. A national automotive aftermarket distribution business is looking for a commercially strong General Manager to lead its branch network, drive revenue growth and take full ownership of P&L performance. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader who knows the automotive trade, understands branch operations and can build strong teams while keeping a sharp focus on margin, stock, cash flow and customer growth. The role reports to the Director. Salary: Up to R80k basic per month (Medical aid, Provident fund, Travel allowance). Duties and Responsibilities Lead and grow the national branch network across revenue, GP margin and profitability. Take full accountability for the P&L of the business. Develop, coach and retain branch managers, sales teams and regional teams. Drive new business growth and recover dormant accounts. Improve stock control, product availability and branch efficiency. Strengthen reporting, compliance, systems and internal processes. Manage costs, working capital and cash flow in line with business targets. Build strong relationships with key customers, suppliers and trade partners. Stay close to the branches, customers and sales teams to make practical business decisions. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Commerce, Marketing or a related field. MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification would be advantageous. Minimum 5 years’ experience in automotive aftermarket distribution. Minimum 5 years’ senior management experience with direct P&L responsibility. Proven experience leading multi-branch or multi-site operations. Strong sales and commercial background, with a track record of growing revenue. Experience managing branch managers, regional teams or sales teams. Highly organised and able to manage complexity across multiple sites. Clear communicator who can engage with branch teams, customers, suppliers and senior leadership. Comfortable using AI tools in day‑to‑day business decisions. Advantageous Knowledge of automotive air‑conditioning systems and refrigerant products. Experience in a distribution, wholesale or trade environment. Exposure to SAP Business One or a similar ERP system. Existing relationships in the automotive trade or independent workshop sector. Practical experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude or Copilot for reporting, analysis or decision support. #J-18808-Ljbffr