Job Description

To plan, manage and monitor the implementation of new vehicle sales activities and processes in order to deliver on approved operational plans and to continuously enhance service delivery. This is a key management role, will be suited for an experienced manager who has the ability to achieve growth in the market, by leading, mentoring and motivating all Sales Execxe2x80x99s reporting to the Manager. The successful candidate will report to the Dealer Principal.

Position Overview

Specific Role Responsibilities

• The achievement of the budgeted Profit before Tax.
• Achievement of at least 90% of franchisor VW sales targets.
• Support Business Manager in respect of sighted deals.
• 100% of all deals should be sighted, Deal file compliance.
• The achievement of CSI based on the three months national rolling average.
• Risk Management, Compliance with group process policy.
• Meet BEE objectives of the DTI scorecard.
• Training and development.
• Staff turnover.
• Customer Care Standards Procurement Trade in processes.
• Outright purchase process.
• Demo Vehicles.
• Trade Sales-trade-ins sold directly to the Trade.
• Vehicles kept for stock.
• General Consignment Vehicles.
• Appraising vehicle value
• Social Media Marketing.
• Adhere to:

Values of Lindsay Saker Applicable legislation - such as FAIS & FICA, POPI, CPA.

Qualifications and Experience

• Higher Certificate and / or Advanced National (Vocational).
• Certificate with NQF Level 4.
• Management and or marketing degree will be an advantage.
• Recognised Management Diploma of Certificate related to VW Industry qualification (or working towards).
• Experience in used vehicle sales 7 Yearsxe2x80x99 experience.
• 3 Yearsxe2x80x99 experience in Management.
• Industry Legislation compliance / Knowledge,
• Valid driverxe2x80x99s License.
• Proven track record in managing people and working on VW software systems.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Initiative / Perseverance.
• Adaptability / Decisiveness
• Interpersonal skills.
• Valuing servicing and Diversity.
• Conflict resolution.
• Customer Focus and Relationships.
• Communication Impact and Influencing.
• Brand Alignment.
• Positive thinking
• Computer skills, preferably MS Word processing, Kerridge and preferable VW operating systems. Interpret Financials -reporting and forecasting skills.