SUMMARY:
Our client in the Automotive industry is seeking a Dealer Principle to join their team in Pinetown KZN.
POSITION INFO:
Job Description:
- Ability to deliver bottom-line results while ensuring compliance with company policies and corporate governance.
- Must be able to develop and implement strategies for growth.
- Ability to make sound business decisions.
- To be able to apply modern business methods.
- Ensure maximum efficiency and profitability of the branch whilst giving customer satisfaction.
- Create a customer-centric environment and maximize customer service levels.
- Ensure the branch attains overall net profit margins as per their objectives.
- Forecast peak sales criteria and cash requirements.
- Monitor and control the availability of vehicle and parts. stock in line with customer demand and projected sales.
- Control cash flow, stock, and assets at a level commensurate with profit requirements and a satisfactory return on investment.
- Maximize Company profitability through the sale of vehicles, associated products, parts, and labor.
- Ensure high standards of quality and workmanship.
- To improve stock turnover ratios, reduce stock holding value and increase sales to meet Company objectives.
- Ensure all customer invoices have been prepared and submitted.
- Cost control of expenses in line with budget objectives.
- Carry out monthly examinations of management accounts.
- Manage risk and ensure audit requirement compliance.
- Ensure dealer compliance with franchise standards and target requirements.
- Create a high-performance culture and climate in the dealership.
- Strong ability to attract, motivate and retain talent.
- Develop and encourage strong working relationships at all levels in the business.
- Operate staff performance appraisal system and manage. performance and deal with poor performance immediately.
- Establish and agree on labor and staff requirements with Executives, Line management, and HR.
- Ensure training needs are met and accurate records are kept maximizing possible grants.
- To compile and review departmental activities and reporting systems.
- Liaise with the HSE department to ensure adequate safety and security measures have been installed to protect personnel and property.
- Maintain good liaison with Executives and line manager.
- Direct Liaison with manufacturers, professional bodies, suppliers, statutory representatives, and all other contacts
- Liaise with Marketing Department to plan the completion of sales campaigns, advertising, and promotional activities and to ensure their cost-effectiveness.
- Instigate research into customer satisfaction and requirements for improvement.
- Assist in reviewing pricing policies, sales discounts, fleet discounts, parts pricing, and labor rates.
- Monitor Labour performance against known standards.
Job Requirements:- Code 8 license.
- Basic Business and Financial Acumen.
- Min 5 years’ Dealer Principal experience.
- Sound understanding of sales, service, and parts.
- Sound knowledge of Manufacturer and Distributor requirements.
- Action Oriented.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work both in a team and independently.
- Strong Values, principles, and business ethics.
- Cultural sensitivity toward customers and staff.
- Competitive and results-focused.
- Integrity and entrepreneurial flair.
- Reliable and responsible.
- Innovative and energetic.
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