Passenger Vehicle Dealer Principal - Lydenburg, Mpumalanga

Recruiter:

Select Motor Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB000664/DP

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Location:

Lydenburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Remuneration: Market Related dependent on skill set, knowledge, and experience

Purpose Of The Job:

Our Client requires an experienced and knowledgeable Dealer Principal to join their multi-franchise and head the team in ensuring a smoothly run, productive and effective dealership. To implement processes and build the team and branch to high performance levels.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

Manage the complete dealership, including sales of parts, and service departments
Develop, align, and implement sound business strategies to achieve dealership goals
Measure the delivers of operational plans, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions
Ensure business retention while driving the expansion of new business opportunities
Manage budgets to align with operational plans and monitor performance, and report on variances
Drive sales targets, customer satisfaction, and overall dealership profitability
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and industry stakeholders
Lead, coach, and develop the team to ensure high performance and excellent service delivery

Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience as Senior Management in a Dealer Principal role within a dealership environment
Minimum of 5 years proven experience in the motor industry, specifically car dealerships
Extensive knowledge and strong background of passenger vehicles
Presentable, sales-oriented, trustworthy, and skilled in building lasting relationships
Well-connected within the motor industry
Proficient in dealership management software (Evolve)
Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office and advanced MS Excel skills
National Senior Certificate
Motor Industry experience ESSENTIAL!!

Please note only candidates with the required experience will be contacted and considered. If you are not contacted within 14 days from application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the specified criteria as per the job spec. If you do not meet the requirements, Select Motor Recruitment reserves the right not to respond to your application.

Applications should be submitted no later than Friday 12 September 2025.

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