Dealer Principal George

Bonafide Human Capital Pty (Ltd); George; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonafide Human Capital Pty (Ltd) represents a leading automotive dealer in George seeking an experienced Dealer Principal who will drive results, oversee dealer operations, and lead growth with autonomy and strategic vision.

The ideal candidate has at least five years as a Dealer Principal in automotive retail, a valid driver’s license, and proven financial acumen. Strong leadership, customer focus, risk control and franchise compliance are essential to achieve profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years as Dealer Principal in automotive retail.
• Matric with a relevant degree; leadership diploma desired.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Computer literate; proficient in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word.
• Knowledge of OHS, NCA, CPA, FICA and other retail motor legislation.
• Strong financial acumen and business savvy.
• Ability to drive growth while complying with governance.
• Create a high-performance culture and manage risk.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement across levels.
• Ability to manage cash flow, stock and assets for ROI.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bottom-line results while ensuring policy compliance.
• Develop and implement growth strategies.
• Motivate and retain talent.
• Ensure dealer compliance with franchise standards.
• Create a customer-centric environment and maximise service levels.
• Manage cash flow, stock and assets to meet ROI.
• Manage risk and audit requirements.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across departments.
• Set and monitor performance against targets.
• Lead business planning and financial oversight.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Dealership operations management

Financial management

Entrepreneurial thinking

Customer centricity

Problem solving

Decision making

Leadership

Performance monitoring

Continuous improvement

People management

Persuasion

Strategy development

Stress management

Analytical thinking

Education

Matric

Degree or similar

Leadership Diploma

Tools

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Our automotive dealer client based in George 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

• 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.

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
• Analysing