Job reference - 36050

• The Auckland Dealer Principal is responsible for 2 sites
• Reports to Inchcape Head of Retail
• A significant retail motor industry background is required for this role

About Inchcape New Zealand Limited
Inchcape is an automotive distribution, retail, and services company with operations in 32 countries. 175 years of international trade, 50+ brand partners and 19,000 employees provide some scale to Inchcape's global operations.

In Australasia, the New Zealand and Australian business employ over 1,300 team members. Specific to New Zealand, Inchcape is known for decades of superior representation of Subaru of New Zealand. The foundations of fairness, decency, fresh thinking, great experiences and togetherness are hallmarks for Inchcape NZ with many employees marking long term employment tenures.

The recent acquisition of the national distribution rights for SsangYong and LDV and 5 retail dealerships introduced a range of substantial career opportunities at Inchcape NZ. This position is Dealer Principal for 2 retail SsangYong and LDV dealerships located in Henderson and Takanini.


The role and its duties
The role of Dealer Principal is responsible for the 2 retail sites which among them employ 60 staff including Sales Managers, F&I, sales staff, aftersales staff, and support staff. The role has accountability for the bottom-line profitability and performance of the business. The role reports to the National Head of Retail.

Financial:

• In conjunction with the National Head of retail ensure delivery of all key performance metrics in line with the business plan and budget expectations across all sites
• Budget setting, risk identification and mitigation plans where necessary
• Deliver strong unit growth, resulting in delivery of OEM structured bonus
• Ensure that stock in your dealership is optimised and fresh
• Provide a commercial focus and effective control of overheads and reporting of the same

Key responsibilities:

• Build an empowered leadership culture that motivates and leads all staff to high performance culture
• Introduce structure and organisation into the dealerships
• Both personally deliver training and ensure internal training resources are fully leveraged by your department managers
• Drive results for sales and aftersales
• Role model and drive a culture of accountability, customer focus and collaboration
• Lead a culture of innovation
• Proactively manage risk and ensure a safe work environment
• Ensure that all operations and processes are cost effective and optimised
• Deliver key operations to best practice standards set with a culture of no compromise in the delivery of quality standards and compliance

The skills and background sought
A significant retail motor industry background is required for this role. It is likely you will previously have managed a retail automotive dealership as Branch Manager, General Sales Manager, GM, or Dealer Principal. Alternatively, you possess an automotive management background and can demonstrate you have the skills and ability to step up and operate autonomously in a more senior role.


Specifically required

• Significant experience managing and leading high performing teams
• A depth of knowledge of leading and managing retail automotive dealership operations
• Proven track record in driving culture, process
• A track record of success

The challenge and rewards
While remuneration is scaled to attract candidates of calibre, joining a global company such as Inchcape provides not only rewarding employment but the opportunity to grow within the wider organisation.


Why join Inchcape?
Explore the range of benefits Inchcape offers its employees in recognition of their contribution to our success. A few are listed below to learn more please visit our website.

• Where possible, our flexible work policy helps support you in achieving a genuine work-life balance
• Enjoy more time doing what you love with additional days off including an annual Wellbeing Leave and annual volunteering leave each year
• Access to The Inchcape employee benefits program

How to apply and closing dates
The closing date for applications is Sunday the 5th of November and processing of applications begins on Monday the 6th of November.

Click the apply section to upload your resume. Alternatively visit automotiveemployment.co.nz/jobs and type Dealer Principal into the quick search bar then upload your resume.

A job description can be requested from Keith Naude.

Call Russell Phillips on 027 479 0000, or Keith Naude 021 271 3202 for a confidential discussion.