Pre-Owned Commercial Vehicle Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Staff Solutions Recruitment Full time

The Pre-Owned Operations Manager is responsible for establishing, managing, and growing the OEMs pre-owned vehicle operations. Initially focused on professionalising and controlling the Tradeback process through an outsourced partner, the role will evolve to develop a full-fledged Pre-Owned Division, enhance resale strategies, and expand the brands presence in the pre-owned commercial truck market.Key ResponsibilitiesTradeback & Partner OversightOversee trade-in vehicle processing and stock movement with an outsourced partnerMonitor refurbishment, cost control, and wholesale pricingEnsure accurate reporting and competitive pricing alignmentPre-Owned Division DevelopmentDesign systems and processes aligned with OEM standardsExpand resale partner networks and define performance metricsDevelop marketing and branding strategies for pre-owned trucksDivision Growth & LeadershipTransition operations into a structured in-house divisionBuild and lead a dedicated team as the business scalesDrive profitability and provide strategic input to leadershipKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)Tradeback turnaround timesCost and margin controlPricing competitivenessStock tracking accuracyPartner SLA complianceResale volume and profitabilityPre-Owned Division development milestonesSkills & CompetenciesStrong operational and financial managementStrategic thinking and business development skillsPartner and stakeholder managementMarket analysis and pricing strategy expertiseHigh attention to detail, compliance, and adaptabilityQualifications & ExperienceBachelors degree in Business, Logistics, or similar58 years experience in automotive or commercial vehicle industry (ideally pre-owned, tradeback, or fleet operations)Experience with outsourced partner management, dealer networks, and scaling business unitsCode 8 drivers license requiredCollaboration AreasSales & Dealer NetworkOutsourced OperationsFinanceAfter-Sales & Technical Teams



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