Job Title:            Dealer Principal

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Area:                  Gauteng, KZN & Western Cape

           

Salary:               Total Cost to Company (Negotiable)

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Position Type:    Full Time / Permanent / Contract (Dependent on Client)

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Requirements:

• Basic business and financial acumen

• Sound knowledge of manufacturer and Company requirements.

• Experience in other franchises will be advantageous

• Knowledge of governance and compliance regulations and requirements

• Fully computer literate

• Motor industry trading experience

• Entrepreneurial skills

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Sound understanding of sales, service and parts

• Good administrative skills

• Managerial Sales and Marketing experience in the Motor Industry would be beneficial

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Ability to deliver bottom line results while ensuring compliance to company policies and governance

• Ability to develop and implement strategies for growth

• 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, stock 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 attract, 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