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General Manager – Motor Division
2026-06-25T19:51:13+00:00
Astro Holdings Limited
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Professional Services
Management, Business Operations, Sales & Retail, Transportation & Logistics
ZMW
MONTH
2026-06-30T17:00:00+00:00
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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.
* Strategic leadership * Overall management * Operational oversight * Revenue growth * Market penetration * Brand positioning * Business planning * Budgeting * Forecasting * Performance target setting * Regulatory compliance * Safety standards * Motor industry best practices * Team leadership * Mentoring * Talent retention * Stakeholder relationship management * Market trend monitoring * Innovative strategy implementation * Financial management * Reporting skills
* 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).
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
General Manager – Motor Division

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management, Business Operations, Sales & Retail, Transportation & Logistics]

Jobs at:
Astro Holdings Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, June 30 2026

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 25 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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).

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, June 30 2026
Duty Station: Lusaka | Lusaka
Posted: 25-06-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 25-06-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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