Job description
Duties include
- Lead, mentor, train, and develop the used vehicle sales team to achieve monthly sales and profitability targets.
- Drive used vehicle sales volume while maximising gross profit.
- Source, appraise, price, and manage used vehicle stock.
- Oversee vehicle merchandising and showroom presentation.
- Assist the sales team with customer negotiations, deal structuring, and closing sales.
- Work closely with the Finance & Insurance department to maximise customer value and dealership profitability.
- Monitor departmental budgets, key performance indicators, and financial performance.
- Manage stock ageing and implement strategies to optimise stock turn.
- Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with dealership policies, ethical sales practices, and OEM standards.
- Analyse market trends and implement strategies to grow market share and customer retention.
Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric (essential).
- Diploma or qualification in Business Management, Marketing, or a related field will be advantageous.
- Minimum 8 years' experience within a franchised motor dealership, with significant exposure to used vehicle sales.
- Previous experience as a Used Vehicle Sales Manager or similar management role.
- Proven track record of achieving used vehicle sales targets and departmental profitability.
- Strong knowledge of vehicle appraisals, pricing, stock management, and the used vehicle market.
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Contactable references.
- Franchised motor dealership experience is essential.
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