Job Summary
A vacancy exists for a Dealer Principal at our automotive dealer client based in Polokwane.
Purpose of the Role:
The Dealer Principal is responsible for the overall strategic, operational, and financial management of the Branch.
This includes leading all dealership functions across three sites to ensure profitability, compliance, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
The role requires a strong focus on leadership, business development, performance management, and ensuring that all departments — including Sales, Service, Parts, and Administration — achieve their targets in line with company objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership & Management
● Provide strategic leadership and direction to all dealership departments.
● Foster a high-performance culture through effective people management and team
development.
● Oversee recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management of staff across
the 3 sites.
● Ensure alignment with company values, policies, and procedures.
2. Operational Oversight
● Oversee daily dealership operations, ensuring smooth coordination between
departments.
● Ensure compliance with manufacturer standards, corporate governance, and legal
requirements.
● Maintain dealership facilities and infrastructure to reflect brand standards.
● Implement operational efficiencies and process improvements across the multifranchise.
3. Financial Management
● Manage and monitor the dealership’s financial performance.