Our large motor dealer client in Nelspruit is looking for a strong DP that will be responsible for a staff complement
of 70.

Qualifications and Experience EXPERIENCE
A minimum of five years experience as a Dealer Principal, General Manager or similar with role within the Automotive Retail Industry

Skills and Personal Attributes KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
• 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

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
• Cultural sensitivity toward customers and staff
• Competitive and results focussed
• Integrity and entrepreneurial flair
• Professional
• Reliable and responsible
• Innovative and energetic