Business Enablement Manager

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Business Enablement Manager in Pretoria. The role involves coordinating sales and credit operations, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in relevant industries and a strong educational background.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in automotive or financial services.
• Proven experience in planning and administrative coordination.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for administrative matters between teams.
• Collaborate with managers to formulate strategies for performance improvement.
• Manage a team of retail and credit analysts, setting performance goals.

Skills

Sales

Strategic Formulation

Team Management

Administrative Coordination

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Master’s degree

Job description

Job title : Business Enablement Manager

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : June 05, 2025

Responsibilities

1. Sales Team, Credit and Processing Centre:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for administrative matters between the Sales team, Credit, and the processing centre team.
• Work cross-functionally with divisional counterparts on initiatives to simplify and improve ease of business, including but not limited to the Processing Centre and Credit Management.
• Streamline communication and workflow processes to ensure efficient resolution of dealer queries and requests.
• Identify and address administrative bottlenecks to improve the overall dealer experience.

Strategic Formulation:

• Collaborate with Regional Sales Managers to formulate strategies aimed at improving the performance of sales, credit, and processing teams.
• Provide strategic insights using data to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Develop and implement action plans to achieve strategic goals and objectives.

Administrative Coordination:

• Coordinate administrative support for the sales, credit, and processing centre teams, ensuring efficient operations.
• Oversee the management of documents, records, and administrative materials.

Team Management:

• Manage a team of retail analysts, credit analysts, training, and sales support, providing guidance, coaching, and support.
• Set performance goals and expectations for team members and conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Compliance:

• Ensure all training programs and activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Maintain accurate records of training completion and compliance documentation.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes related to training and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10 years of experience in relevant industries such as automotive or financial services, with a focus on sales, credit lending, or operations.
• Proven experience in planning and administrative coordination.
• Experience in Sales, Retail, or Business Development roles.