Description:
About the Job:Our client is looking for a Dealer Development Manager for the Global Automotive company who will work closely with the Dealer Network and Sales team to ensure the daily effectiveness of the overall Dealer Network department. The candidate will thus, be a key member of the company Dealer Network team in ensuring that key outputs are delivered effectively and efficiently. To be successful in this role, the candidate will focus on the dealer network which the brand has developed. The candidate is a support function to the Dealer Development Manager by conducting specialized Dealer Development functions for the brand across all product lines. Ultimately, the candidate will ensure that their area of responsibility meets and exceeds the expectations of our business objectives and contributes to the company's success in the long run.Duties:Collaborating with the sales team in planning the sales network to ensure the optimum geographic distribution of the Company's products.Quality of research, plan and network strategy devisedStrategic vacant points filledAdequacy of dealer succession plansSourcing and onboarding of new investorsEnsuring the Car Brand is represented in an attractive manner to potential investorsAssessing suitability of investor - financially, reputably and sustainabilityEnsuring approval process is adhered to.Project ManagementSourcing of suppliersManaging supplier timelines, projects and quality of workCollaboration with relevant departmentsEnsuring all relevant departments are kept up to date on progress of new dealer developmentEnsure the dealer network is able to support the Company's products, to achieve sales & profit objectives with Vehicle Sales, Parts & ServiceSupport network (Spoke) strategyBusiness analysis regular monthly inputs from networkAnalysing results receivedRegular focus group forumsEnsuring necessary Dealer training contributes to dealer effectivenessMaintain dealer agreement that defines key responsibilities of the Company and the dealer, including monitoring the effectiveness and compliance to the dealer agreementCurrency of Dealer AgreementCompliance to Dealer AgreementManage the Corporate Identification of Dealers to comply with Brand standardsSuitability of Identification at Dealer premisesDealer VisitsDaily, weekly, monthly reporting to all senior managementRequirements:Minimum 5 Years experience in same or similar role at OEM level is essentialGr 12/MatricTertiary qualification in Economics/Business Drivers license (code 08) requiredSkills:Strong leadership skillsStrong working knowledge in finance disciplinesStrong experience in sales & marketingRefined administrative and planning skillsGood facilitation/presentation skillsAbility to work autonomously, displaying a high degree of initiative and ability to make decisionsHighly self-motivated and committed to achieve resultsCompetent communicator (oral and written)Strong inter-personal skills (ability to work with people)Confident and self-assu
11 May 2024;
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