Network Development Director

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Reporting to the CFO, you will drive the performance, growth, and strategic development of the dealer network through operational excellence and targeted improvement initiatives. This role bridges senior leadership and dealer groups to deliver strong commercial outcomes and best-in-class network performance.

This position is open to candidates based in Sydney and Brisbane.

• Analyse dealer performance across key metrics (profitability, customer experience, quality, service, people, and operational maturity) to drive targeted improvement initiatives
• Develop and implement action plans for underperforming dealers, including leading business reviews and incentive programs
• Coach and influence dealer groups to improve performance, while partnering with internal teams across sales, service, digital, finance, and capability development
• Lead the optimisation of operational processes and embed best-practice retail standards across the network
• Oversee compliance, including audits, dealer agreements, and adherence to brand, operational, and statutory requirements
• Identify and deliver network growth opportunities, including expansion, optimisation, and strategic network changes (e.g. buy-sells and consolidations)

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in franchise, dealer, or multi-site retail network leadership – critical
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse performance and drive outcomes
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing capability across complex environments
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute and deliver tangible business improvements
• Highly effective communicator with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

We offer a solid package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy:

• Work in a supportive team, where new ideas and change are embraced and encouraged.
• Work with iconic brands and be part of a reputation that has been earned over a century.
• Join an organisation that supports internal career growth through training, role changes, and global mobility options.
• Benefits for applicable staff including access to Sonder (Wellbeing & Safety Partner) for employees and family members, education assistance, Service Awards, income protection, private health insurance, personal computer loans, option to purchase additional leave, additional superannuation and generous paid parental leave provisions.
• A strong commitment to safety and your health and wellbeing.
• A commitment to equal opportunity and equal outcome.

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Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.