Our well established commercial vehicle dealer client based in Centurion is looking to employ an experienced EE Dealer Principal.
Job Description
The position requires a high profile, experienced, passionate person, who enjoys autonomy and is confident in achieving business growth. The focus of this role is about driving and achieving results.
Qualifications and Experience
- Matric with a relevant Degree or similar
- Fully Computer literate
- Automate or Kerridge, A minimum of five years’ experience as a Dealer Principal, General Manager or similar with commercial vehicles within the Automotive Retail Industry.
Skills and Personal Attributes
- Ability to deliver bottom line results while ensuring compliance to company policies and corporate governance
- Ability to develop and implement strategies for growth
- Strong entrepreneurial skills
- Sound financial / accounting knowledge
- Good business acumen
- Ability to make sound business decisions
- Ability to apply modern business methods
- Ability to ensure maximum efficiency and profitability in all departments.
- Ability to create a customer centric environment and maximize customer service levels
- Ability to control cash flow, stocks and assets at a level commensurate with profit requirements and satisfactory return on investment
- Ability to manage risk and ensure audit requirement compliance
- Ability to ensure dealer compliance to franchise standards and target requirements
- Ability to create a high performance culture and climate in the dealership
- Strong ability to motivate and retain talent
- Ability to develop and encourage strong working relationships at all levels in the business
- Ability to manage performance and deal with poor-performance immediately
- Cultural sensitivity toward customers and staff
- Competitive and results focused
- Integrity and entrepreneurial flair
- Professional
- Reliable and responsible
- Innovative and energetic
N.B. (Only candidates that meet the criteria will be shortlisted and contacted)
N.B. (Only candidates with Automotive Industry experience will be considered and contacted for this position