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Closing Date 2024/07/02
Reference Number MOT240625-1
Job Title General Manager - Lereko Volvo Trucks Polokwane
Branch/Department Lereko Volvo Trucks Polokwane
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location - Town / City Polokwane
Location - Province/Area Limpopo
Location - Country South Africa
Job Description Lereko Volvo Trucks Polokwane currently holds a vacancy for a General Manager.
The purpose of the position is to manage, monitor, and lead branch activities and processes to achieve performance targets, goals, and operational excellence through compliance and customer service delivery.
Position Overview Applicants are welcome to apply internally directly to the below link by no later than 02/07/2024. https://motus.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/Browse.aspx/
Should your application be short-listed, you will be contacted for an interview and/ or a psychometric assessment. If you have not received an invitation to attend an interview by 04/07/2024, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Specific Role Responsibilities Specific Role Responsibilities:
Specifications for these positions will be discussed if a candidate is invited for an interview.
The responsibilities of a Dealer Principal include the following tasks: To develop strategies to drive dealership revenue, profitability, and market share in the relevant area.To achieve and exceed financial targets as per agreed budget.Ensure achievement of profit margins and financial objectives, good cash flow, forecasting, monitoring and controlled availability of vehicle and parts stock a/p projected demand.Build and maintain a professional relationship with vehicle manufacturer/s.Optimally manage and control the cross-functional areas in the dealership.To formulate and implement dealership practices in compliance with corporate governance and legal requirements, MOTUS policies and OEM guidelines.To manage assets of a dealership optimally (cash control/flow, liquidity, stock, debtors, creditors, etc.).Ensure high standards of quality and workmanship are delivered.Maintain and increase market penetration.To ensure customer acquisition and retention via customer focused interventions in the dealership.To generate enthusiasm and set an appropriate brand example in line with the franchise standards.To be informed and up to date regarding competitor intelligence and awareness via proper market analysis.Manage stock turnover ratios, stock holding values and sales to meet company objectives.Track the performance to measure and improve operational efficiency for the dealership.Facility management, ensuring compliance with OHS requirements, CI rules and general housekeeping is well maintained at all times.Develop and implement people capacity plans in line with delivery, performance objectives and budget.To provide effective leadership and people management in order to attract, develop and retain high-quality and success-orientated dealer staff.Create a positive work climate and culture to energise employees, give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity. Qualifications and Experience Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum Qualifications and Experience needed:
• (Small branch) 3-5 years relevant experience, of which 1-3 years business operations management experience.
• Qualification in relevant field of study (Diploma or equivalent, NQF5).
• BCom degree or equivalent business degree/diploma NQF6+.
• Recognised Management/ Leadership Diploma or Certificate – desired.
• A working knowledge of the application of OHS, NCA, CRA, FICA and other legislation and frameworks relevant to the retail motor industry.
• A working knowledge of the application of Labour legislation.
• Computer literate with an intermediate level of comfort with Excel and Outlook.
• A valid, unendorsed drivers' license.
Skills and Personal Attributes 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 ManagementFinancial Management relevant to managing a business.Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking.Customer CentricityProblem-solving and judgement skillsDeciding and Initiating ActionConflict managementLeadershipMonitoring and measuringImprovement OrientationPeople Management and Development skillsPersuading and InfluenceFormulating Strategies and ConceptsCoping with pressures and setbacksAnalysingPersonal Attributes: ProfessionalEnergetic and self-motivatedResilientResults drivenSomeone who upholds professional ethics, principles and values.Must be assertive and mature in outlook.Alignment to the brand. Policy We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals. As part of our recruitment process, we will screen applicants against the Financial Intelligence Centre requirements, where appropriate, and where relevant to the inherent job requirements. If you have not received an invitation to attend an interview within 2 weeks of the application closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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