General Manager (Motor Dealership)

Our client in the Automotive Retail Sector, based in King Williams Town, is currently looking to employ an experienced General Manager to their dynamic motor dealership team.

An awesome opportunity awaits! 

Requirements:

• Must have at least 3 years' managerial experience in the motor trade, within a sales team.
• Be able to evaluate / appraise a used car.
• Must have a leaning towards new vehicle sales.
• Be able to evaluate / appraise a used car (not necessarily price it / our used whatsapp group can do this).
• Valid driver's license - non-negotiable. 
• Experience working with a DMS system. 
• Excellent time management skills.
• Servant/leader be able to assist sales team in making deals / proposals and closing these deals.
• Even temperament to be able to work in a pressurized environment.
• Able to encourage and motivate employees.
• Strong communication skills.
• Driven / passionate to succeed with a strong work ethic. 

Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:

• Develop and implement a sales growth strategy for new and used car sales.
• Manage and lead team to achieve OEM retail and wholesale, sales targets.
• Daily activity management.
• Daily / weekly calling on customer to build solid relationships.
• Daily / weekly managing the WIP in workshop.
• Supporting Workshop and Parts Departments to achieve their targets.
• Maintain high levels of CSI in sales and workshops.
• Maintain strong relationship between business manager and sales team.
• Manage Relationship between the company and OEM.
• Manage OEM Scorecard.
• Manage the monthly Reports, etc. that are required from OEM.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Manage assets to benchmark levels.
• Manage vehicle debtors to benchmark.

Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying please consider your application unsuccessful.