Build the network. Drive performance. Shape what's next.
Auto Distribution Holdings (ADHL), part of the Armstrong's Group, is growing. With an expanding portfolio of automotive brands and ambitious plans for the
New Zealand market, we're looking for an exceptional Network Development Manager to help drive our next phase of growth.
This is a significant commercial leadership role for someone who knows the automotive industry, understands what makes dealerships successful and has the drive to turn opportunity into results.
We're not looking for someone to simply oversee an established network. We need someone who can build relationships, identify opportunities, make things happen and deliver.
Reporting directly to the CEO of ADHL, you'll have genuine influence over our national dealer network strategy, working across brands including Dongfeng, BAIC, Leapmotor, Peugeot and smart.
The opportunity You'll lead the development, expansion and performance of our national dealer network, balancing long-term commercial strategy with hands-on execution.
Your focus will include:
You're an operator, not just a strategist.
You understand the commercial realities of running a dealership, know how to influence business owners and have the confidence to make decisions and follow them through.
You'll bring:
Why ADHL?
We're part of one of New Zealand's established automotive groups, with the backing, brands and ambition to make a significant impact on the industry.
We're growing, moving quickly and investing in opportunities across the New Zealand market.
This role offers:
If you're an experienced automotive leader who thrives on commercial challenges, moves with purpose and knows how to deliver, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of ADHL's next chapter.
Auto Distribution Holdings (ADHL), part of the Armstrong's Group, is growing. With an expanding portfolio of automotive brands and ambitious plans for the
New Zealand market, we're looking for an exceptional Network Development Manager to help drive our next phase of growth.
This is a significant commercial leadership role for someone who knows the automotive industry, understands what makes dealerships successful and has the drive to turn opportunity into results.
We're not looking for someone to simply oversee an established network. We need someone who can build relationships, identify opportunities, make things happen and deliver.
Reporting directly to the CEO of ADHL, you'll have genuine influence over our national dealer network strategy, working across brands including Dongfeng, BAIC, Leapmotor, Peugeot and smart.
The opportunity You'll lead the development, expansion and performance of our national dealer network, balancing long-term commercial strategy with hands-on execution.
Your focus will include:
- Identify and secure the right dealer partners to support our national growth plans.
- Lead dealer network expansion, from commercial negotiations through to successful dealership launches.
- Build strong, credible relationships with dealer principals, owners, OEM partners and industry leaders.
- Drive dealer performance, profitability, accountability and brand standards.
- Identify opportunities within existing markets and develop strategies to strengthen network representation.
- Lead commercial projects, investment proposals and facility development.
- Work closely with brand, sales, aftersales and executive teams to deliver results.
- Take ownership of network development budgets, performance measures and key commercial outcomes.
You're an operator, not just a strategist.
You understand the commercial realities of running a dealership, know how to influence business owners and have the confidence to make decisions and follow them through.
You'll bring:
- Significant senior experience within the automotive industry, ideally across OEM distribution, dealer network development or dealership leadership.
- A strong understanding of dealership operations, commercial performance and the New Zealand automotive landscape.
- Proven ability to build business relationships, negotiate commercial agreements and deliver growth.
- Strong financial acumen and the ability to assess opportunities, manage investment and drive returns.
- The confidence and credibility to engage with dealer principals, business owners and senior executives.
- A track record of delivering results in a fast-moving, commercially driven environment.
- The ability to think strategically while remaining close to the detail and execution.
Why ADHL?
We're part of one of New Zealand's established automotive groups, with the backing, brands and ambition to make a significant impact on the industry.
We're growing, moving quickly and investing in opportunities across the New Zealand market.
This role offers:
- Direct access to the CEO and genuine influence over business direction.
- Ownership of national dealer network development and commercial growth.
- An expanding portfolio of automotive brands with significant growth opportunities.
- The ability to shape new partnerships, markets and dealership operations.
- A commercially focused environment where initiative, accountability and results matter.
If you're an experienced automotive leader who thrives on commercial challenges, moves with purpose and knows how to deliver, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of ADHL's next chapter.