Dealer Principal
Gauteng, Johannesburg South
Market related salary + Car + Benefits + Incentives

Job Summary
This high volume, rapidly growing Chinese brand dealership is seeking an experienced, commercially driven and results-oriented Dealer Principal to lead the dealership and take full responsibility for its overall operational, financial and commercial performance.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales and profitability, developing a high-performing team, maintaining strong customer relationships and ensuring that the dealership operates in line with company, manufacturer and regulatory standards.
This is a senior leadership position requiring a strong understanding of motor retail operations, sales, finance, aftersales, people management and dealership profitability.
Key Responsibilities

Overall Dealership Management
Sales & Revenue Performance
Financial & Profitability Management
People & Leadership
Customer Experience & CSI
Manufacturer & Brand Standards
Stock Management
Compliance & Risk Management
Business Development

Minimum Requirements

Extensive experience within the motor dealership industry.
Previous senior dealership management experience is essential.
Strong understanding of dealership sales, aftersales, finance and administration operations.
Proven track record of achieving financial and operational targets.
Strong commercial and financial understanding.
Proven leadership and people-management experience.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Strong customer service orientation.
Ability to work under pressure and make sound commercial decisions.
Strong understanding of dealership KPIs and profitability drivers.
Professional presentation and conduct.

Key Skills & Competencies

Leadership
Strategic Thinking
Commercial Awareness
Financial Management
Sales Management
People Management
Communication
Negotiation
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Customer Service
Performance Management
Time Management
Business Development
Conflict Resolution
Target Driven
Operational Management

Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be a senior motor industry professional with strong dealership leadership experience, a proven commercial track record and the ability to take full ownership of dealership performance.
The successful candidate must be hands-on, financially astute, customer-focused and highly driven, with the leadership ability to build a high-performing team and consistently deliver against challenging business targets.
You will need the following documents and experience to apply.

A FULL CV in Word or PDF format - Must include Company Names, Dates of Employment and Reasons for Leaving. Our system does NOT support scanned CV’s
Copy of your ID
Copy of your Driver’s License
All Qualifications on ONE document

NOTE: Should you not hear from one of our Representatives within 14 days of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful for this position