Dealer Principal

1 week ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Bonafide Human Capital (Pty) Ltd Full time
Our passenger vehicle dealership client based in Durban has a vacancy for an experienced Dealer Principal.
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 on driving and achieving results.

Preferences:

• Previous Dealer Principal experience in the required (A minimum of five years' experience as a Dealer Principal within the Automotive Retail

Industry).

• Recognised Management/ Leadership Diploma or Certificate – desired.

• Valid driver's license

• Specific Role Responsibilities:
Specifications for these positions will be discussed if a candidate is invited for an interview.

• The responsibilities of a Dealer Principal include the following tasks:

• 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

•
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum Qualifications and Experience needed:

• Matric with a relevant Degree or similar

• Recognised Management/ Leadership Diploma or Certificate – desired.

• Other Requirements:

• Valid, unendorsed driver's license and the ability to competently and legitimately drive.

• Computer literate; highly proficient in Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and Word.

• A working knowledge of the application of OHS, NCA, CPA, FICA and other legislation and frameworks relevant to the retail motor
industry.

• A working knowledge of the application of Labour legislation.

• Skills and Personal Attributes:

Minimum requirement:

• Communication: Able to communicate professionally at multiple levels in a professional, diplomatic, polite and rational manner even when
under pressure.

• Interpersonal competence; effective at working with people and building relationships.

• Dealership Operations Management

• Financial Management relevant to managing a business.

• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking.

• Customer Centricity

• Problem-solving and judgement skills

• Deciding and Initiating Action

• Conflict management

• Leadership

• Monitoring and measuring

• Improvement Orientation

• People Management and Development skills

• Persuading and Influence

• Formulating Strategies and Concepts

• Coping with pressures and setbacks

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