Our motor dealer client in JHB is looking to employ an experienced

Dealer Principal for their business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for: Implementation and management of the dealership strategic plan and direction; Full dealership operational processes;

The control of dealership expenses; Implementation and management of value creation processes in the dealership; Management and leadership of departmental managers and staff;

Meet acceptable performance levels; Meet productivity and quality objectives; Implementation of forward thinking ideas;

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of motor dealership operational requirements
• Knowledge of products and finances Advanced computer skills
• Personal Attributes
• Assertive and persuasive
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to be innovative and embrace change Perseverance
• Ability to lead a team of departmental managers
• Team player with the focus on value creation for all
• Responsible for reporting at Franchise and Head Office Level;
• Achieve manufacturers targets, objectives, and standards;
• Exceeding budgeted operating profit;
• Achieve customer satisfaction;
• Develop positive relationship with OEM
• Assuring compliance with standards, safety regulations, rules, procedures and laws;
• Being responsible for security of company property; and Adhering strictly to rules or policies.

Skills

Minimum Requirements

• Tertiary education
• Five years’ sales management/general management experience in a volume dealership
• Excellent communication skills Ability to plan, organize and control
• Exceptional time management
• Attention to detail
• Good interpersonal relationship skills Strong leadership skills
• Must be able to multi-task Collaborative approach
• Career maturity