Aftermarket Manager ANZ

Your new company

Our client is a global leader in high-performance automotive parts & technology, renowned for its innovation, precision engineering, and premium quality. With a strong heritage in motorsport and an unwavering commitment to excellence, the company supplies advanced braking systems and components to leading OEMs, professional teams, and the aftermarket sector worldwide. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a premium international brand at the forefront of the automotive performance industry.

Your new role

The Aftermarket Manager, ANZ is responsible for driving business growth, operational excellence, and team leadership across Australia and New Zealand. This role ensures strategic alignment with APAC and global objectives, leveraging market insights, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver sustainable results. The manager leads the development and execution of business strategies, oversees key account and marketing initiatives, fosters a high-performance culture within a dynamic, multinational environment, and acts as a key liaison between regional teams, customers, and global stakeholders.

The main duties:

• Develop and execute the business strategy for the ANZ region, ensuring alignment with APAC and global aftermarket objectives.
• Empower, coach, and develop a high-performing sales team.
• Manage a dedicated marketing team to execute ANZ marketing strategies.
• Oversee logistics operations (when the establishment of local warehouse) in collaboration with central and regional logistics teams and 3PL providers.

A full position description will be provided to shortlisted applicants.

What you'll need to succeed

You're a commercially minded professional with a passion for the automotive industry and a proven track record in aftermarket sales or distribution management. You understand the dynamics of the performance parts and accessories market and can combine strategic insight with operational execution.

You will ideally have:

• Minimum 5 years' management experience in sales and/or commercial operations in Australia and New Zealand market, preferably in MNC.
• Automotive aftermarket industry background and experience working in multinational enterprise environments, including cross-cultural and matrix organizations.
• Experience managing business within the Oceania market is required; APAC exposure is a strong plus.
• Strong knowledge of automotive components, preferably braking systems or performance products.
• Demonstrated ability to grow markets, manage key accounts, and deliver results.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Leadership experience with the ability to drive performance through collaboration.
• Sound understanding of logistics and financial management.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with MS Office.

What you'll get in return

• Attractive salary package that matches experience, responsibility & impact
• Represent a world-leading brand synonymous with quality and performance.
• Lead a regional business with strong growth potential and autonomy.
• Work within a global organisation that values innovation, excellence, and passion for motoring.

What you need to do now

This recruitment process is being exclusively managed by Gerard Murphy at HAYS Recruitment. For a confidential discussion, please see his contact details below:

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If you're interested in applying for this position, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Please note, that all direct and third party applications will be forwarded to HAYS for review.