Cameron Bates

Background

About Cameron Bates

With over 18 years of hands-on experience in the automotive industry, I’ve been fortunate to grow up in and help run my family’s multi-franchise car dealerships across various locations. That foundation gave me an in-depth understanding of every facet of dealership operations—from the showroom floor to high-level strategic management.Beyond the family business, I’ve taken on leadership roles as GSM and GM in other dealership groups, gaining broader industry perspective and sharpening my ability to drive performance in diverse team environments.One of the highlights of my career was being awarded the 2020 Mercedes-Benz National New & Pre-Owned Rural Sales Manager of the Year, recognizing my focus on customer experience, team development, and sales excellence.Recently, I was the Sales Manager at BYD Sunshine Coast, where I’m excited to be part of the EV revolution. I’m passionate about creating strong cultures, leading high-performing teams, and consistently delivering results. Multi-brand franchise experience Proven sales leader with a track record of growth Strong team builder & culture driver Current Dealer Licence holder