BARLOWORLD MOTOR BOTSWANA DEALER PRINCIPAL-VOLVO GABORONE

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Country Manager, the incumbent will be required to;

• Manage the dealership’s financial performance
• Manage the financial risk and inventory security
• Manage the departmental processes to satisfy customer needs
• Manage the vehicle and parts inventory resource
• Manage the dealership physical resources
• Manage the performance of managers
• Lead the team to develop and maintain positive working relationships

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge

• General Financial Knowledge
• Knowledge of products and services related to the dealership
• Knowledge of CSI and building strategic partnerships with customers
• Knowledge of legislation related to the industry
• Knowledge of Management and Marketing principles

Skills

• Computer & Business Systems literacy
• Effective communications, presentation, report writing skills
• People management skills
• Leadership and motivational skills
• Analytical skills
• Strategic thinking skills
• Negotiation skills

Personal Attributes

• Decisiveness & Judgement (ability to make appropriate decisions based on analysis, priorities, plans)
• Reliability (meeting expectations in an honest and reliable way)
• Persuasiveness (influencing attitudes, opinions of others to gain commitment/acceptance)
• Confidence
• Vision (ability to focus on major goals rather than dealing with issues as soon as they arise)
• Business Acumen (concern for financial goals and results)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BGCSE/ O level/ Matric
• Proven leadership track record in the motor industry (at least 5 years management experience in sales, service and parts)
• Valid Driver’s license