Job Summary

As part of our expansion strategy, we are seeking a highly experienced and strategic General Manager – Motor Division to lead, scale, and strengthen our motor operations in Lusaka. This senior leadership role is suited to a commercially driven professional with deep knowledge of the motor industry and a strong track record in managing complex, multi-department operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and overall management of the Motor Division in line with company growth objectives.
• Oversee all operational areas including vehicle sales, after-sales, service, parts, logistics, and administration.
• Drive revenue growth, market penetration, and brand positioning within the Zambian motor market.
• Develop and implement business plans, budgets, forecasts, and performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and motor industry best practices.
• Build, lead, mentor, and retain high-performing management and operational teams.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with suppliers, financiers, manufacturers, and key stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends and implement innovative strategies to maintain competitiveness and profitability.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• An MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8–10 years’ senior management experience within the motor industry or a closely related sector.
• Proven experience managing multi-department motor operations (sales, service, parts, fleet, and after-sales).
• Strong financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead growth, expansion, or turnaround initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder management skills.

Note: All academic and professional qualifications must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

• Provide strategic leadership and overall management of the Motor Division in line with company growth objectives.
• Oversee all operational areas including vehicle sales, after-sales, service, parts, logistics, and administration.
• Drive revenue growth, market penetration, and brand positioning within the Zambian motor market.
• Develop and implement business plans, budgets, forecasts, and performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and motor industry best practices.
• Build, lead, mentor, and retain high-performing management and operational teams.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with suppliers, financiers, manufacturers, and key stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends and implement innovative strategies to maintain competitiveness and profitability.

• Leadership
• Strategic planning
• Stakeholder management
• Financial management
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Reporting
• Business development
• Market analysis
• Team leadership
• Operations management
• Sales management
• After-sales service management
• Parts management
• Logistics management
• Regulatory compliance
• Safety standards adherence
• Motor industry best practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• An MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8–10 years’ senior management experience within the motor industry or a closely related sector.
• Proven experience managing multi-department motor operations (sales, service, parts, fleet, and after-sales).
• Strong financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead growth, expansion, or turnaround initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder management skills.
• All academic and professional qualifications must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).