Dealer Principal

TALENTEDGE RECRUITMENT & ADVISORY; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-related salary

Profit-share incentives

Company vehicle

Fuel allowance

Pension fund contribution

Medical aid

Job summary

TALENTEDGE RECRUITMENT & ADVISORY is seeking a Dealer Principal to provide strategic, operational and people leadership across the dealership. You will be accountable for overall performance, profitability and customer satisfaction while upholding brand standards in the motor industry.

The role requires driving sales, developing a high-performing team and ensuring compliant operations with strong CSI outcomes.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is the minimum academic requirement.
• National Higher Diploma in Business Management, Commerce, Finance or related field.
• Bachelor's degree will be advantageous when applying.
• Extensive motor industry experience with at least 5 years in dealership management.
• Previous Dealer Principal/General Manager or similar leadership role in motor industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to increase market share, revenue and customer satisfaction.
• Take full responsibility for the overall dealership operations and performance.
• Drive new and pre-owned vehicle sales, revenue and profitability.
• Monitor sales targets, profitability, budgets and expenses.
• Lead, motivate and develop the dealership management and sales teams.
• Drive exceptional customer service and CSI performance.
• Oversee After sales, Service, Parts, Workshop and F&I performance.
• Ensure compliance with company, manufacturer and industry standards.
• Build strong relationships with customers, manufacturers and key stakeholders.
• Identify business opportunities and drive continuous operational improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Sales leadership

Financial acumen

Operations management

People development

Negotiation

Education

Matric / Grade 12

National Higher Diploma in Business Management/Commerce/Finance

Bachelor's Degree (advantageous)

Job description

The Role:

The Dealer Principal is responsible for providing strategic, operational, commercial and people leadership across the dealership. The role carries full accountability for the dealership’s overall performance, profitability, compliance, customer satisfaction, brand representation and sustainable growth.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, drive sales and profitability, develop a high-performing team, ensure excellent customer service and maintain strong operational and compliance standards.

What we offer:

Market-related salary; Profit-share incentives; Company vehicle; Fuel allowance; Pension fund contribution; Medical aid

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to increase market share, revenue and customer satisfaction.


• Take full responsibility for the overall dealership operations and performance.


• Drive new and pre-owned vehicle sales, revenue and profitability.


• Monitor sales targets, profitability, budgets and expenses.


• Lead, motivate and develop the dealership management and sales teams.


• Drive exceptional customer service and CSI performance.


• Oversee After sales, Service, Parts, Workshop and F & I performance.


• Ensure compliance with company, manufacturer and industry standards.


• Build strong relationships with customers, manufacturers and key stakeholders.


• Identify business opportunities and drive continuous operational improvement.

Requirements

Matric / Grade 12

National Higher Diploma in Business Management, Commerce, Finance or a related field

Bachelor's Degree will be advantageous

Extensive experience in the motor industry, with at least 5 years dealership management experience

Previous experience as a Dealer Principal / General Manager or similar role in a motor industry.

Strong financial, commercial and operational acumen with proven record of achieving targets

Solid understanding of Sales, Service, Parts, F & l and Administration

Excellent communication, negotiation and decision-making abilities

Valid South African Driver's Licence

Clear criminal record.