National Managing Director (Automotive)

She Recruits; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is looking for a National Managing Director in South Africa, Gauteng. The role demands a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the automotive industry to oversee two dealerships. Candidates must have a proven track record in leadership and experience managing multiple dealerships. Responsibilities include improving dealership efficiency, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving customer service excellence. Relocation is required for the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience within the Automotive industry.
• 5 – 8 years’ in a DP/GM/MD position.
• Experience managing more than one dealership.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall efficiency of 2 dealerships.
• Develop strategies and processes from head office.
• Drive budgeted profits and manage costs.
• Ensure top quality customer service.
• Lead continuous training of staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving ability

People management

Business acumen

Education

Complete Bcom

Complete MBA (advantageous)

Job description

Our automotive client based in East Africa has an opportunity available for a National Managing Director, this position requires an experienced Automotive MD / DP to relocate and run 2 automotive dealerships. A proven successful track record in the automotive industry is a non‑negotiable requirement and experience within the Africa market is highly advantageous.

Qualifications required

• Complete Bcom
• Complete MBA is advantageous

Skills and experience required

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience within the Automotive industry
• Minimum of 5 – 8 years’ in a DP/GM/MD position
• Applicants must have been a DP/ GM / DP for more than one dealership at a time encompassing the workshop and sales
• Excellent leadership skills
• Proven track record with automotive dealerships
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• People management and development experience
• Strong business acumen

Job description

• Manage the overall efficiency and effective running of 2 dealerships
• Ensure dealership is accurately recording movement of stock and any other sales
• Develop and implement strategies and processes from head office
• Drive and ensure that budgeted profits are met by managing operating costs
• Focus on and ensure top quality customer service
• Manage continuous training and development of staff
• Lead and manage day to day business performance
• Develop and implement financial risk management strategies and processes
• Improve and implement cost saving initiatives
• Contract and relationship management with clients
• Business planning
• Quality assurance
• Ensure compliance to legislative changes

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