Strategic Dealer Development Lead

1 month ago


Sandton, South Africa Staff Solutions Recruitment Full time

Job Title: Strategic Dealer Development Lead

 

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Dealer Network Manager to join our team at Staff Solutions Recruitment. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing the dealer network strategy for the SSA region, ensuring alignment with market trends and identifying suitable investors.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage the Dealer Network Strategy for the SSA region, ensuring alignment with market trends and identifying suitable investors.
  • Conduct dealer and market studies, manage representation research, and handle dealer applications, appointments, and terminations.
  • Coordinate the dealer start-up program, including cross-functional activities for new dealers and ownership changes.
  • Plan and facilitate dealer mergers and acquisitions using relevant market analysis and strategic insights.
  • Oversee dealer activities according to agreements, including trade practices, site development, refurbishments, and corporate identity compliance.
  • Facilitate workshops to align the Dealer Standards Programme with company goals and maintain competitive advantages.
  • Ensure dealer network adherence to corporate identity standards, including signage, stationery, clothing, and facility designs.
  • Analyze dealer standards compliance, propose corrective actions, and oversee implementation.
  • Source, appoint, and manage preferred suppliers for corporate identity elements, coordinating supplier agreements with legal departments.
  • Benchmark dealer networks locally and internationally to align with Group standards and oversee architectural and capacity planning compliance.
  • Manage relationships with corporate identity suppliers, handle department budgets, and ensure audit readiness for sales compliance processes (e.g., FICA, due diligence).

 

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Postgraduate qualification in Commerce, preferably Business Management, Economics, or Marketing.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the marketing division of a motor company at staff level.
  • Experience in project management.
  • Dealer operations and development experience.

 

Competencies:

  • Strategic and forward-thinking abilities.
  • Solid understanding of legal concepts related to dealer agreements.
  • Initiative, independence, and problem-solving capabilities, including conflict resolution.
  • In-depth knowledge of marketing operations.
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to build trust and confidence with top management and dealer organizations.
  • Proficiency in interpreting dealer financials and projections.
  • Excellent negotiation and analytical skills.
  • Ability to interact effectively at both dealer management and senior management levels.
  • Supplier management expertise.
  • Advanced computer literacy (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

 

Salary and Benefits:

The salary for this role is estimated to be around $80,000-$120,000 per annum, depending on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including health insurance, retirement plan, and opportunities for professional growth and development.



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