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Dealer Principal

Cape Town
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Automotive Management
Reference: 185274

Apply before May 25 2026 | 8 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Motus Corporation

New Dealership Opening: Hyundai Table View

Dealer Principal

We are seeking a Dealer Principal for our new Hyundai dealership opening in Table View. In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee dealership operations, drive sales performance, and ensure exceptional customer service while fostering a positive dealership culture.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the overall operations of the dealership, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
Develop and implement strategic sales and marketing plans to achieve revenue targets and grow market share.
Manage and mentor the sales and service teams, fostering an environment of high performance and professional growth.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, promoting customer loyalty and satisfaction.
Oversee inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels and effective supply chain practices.
Monitor financial performance, including profit and loss statements, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Conduct regular training sessions to enhance team skills and knowledge about Hyundai products and services.
Report directly to senior management on dealership performance and market trends, providing insights for continuous improvement.

Requirements

Proven experience in automotive dealership management or a similar leadership role within the retail sector.
Strong sales acumen with a demonstrable track record of achieving sales targets and driving profitability.
Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
Solid understanding of dealership operations, including finance, customer service, and inventory management.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with customers and staff at all levels.
Proficient in using dealership management systems and MS Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with automotive brands will be highly advantageous.
Relevant qualifications in business administration, management, or a related field.
Certification in dealership management or sales training programs.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a diverse workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to apply and submit their CVs to:
markt@hyundai.co.za

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About Motus Corporation

Motus is a multi-national provider of automotive mobility solutions and vehicle products and services, delivering 77 years of steady growth and reliable value creation. Our leading market presence in South Africa is enhanced by selected international offerings in the United Kingdom, Australia, Asia and Southern and East Africa.

Motus employs over 20 000 people globally and is a diversified (non-manufacturing) business in the automotive sector. Motus is South Africa’s leading automotive group, with unrivalled scale and scope across the automotive value chain.

Motus offers a differentiated value proposition to OEMs, customers and business partners with a business model that integrates our four business segments: Import and Distribution, Retail and Rental, Mobility Solutions and Aftermarket Parts, providing multiple customer touchpoints that support resilience and meet customers’ mobility needs across the vehicle ownership cycle.

Motus has long-standing importer, distribution and retail partnerships with leading OEMs, representing some of the world’s most recognisable brands. We provide automotive manufacturers with a highly effective route-to-market and a vital link between the brand and the customer throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle. In addition, we provide accessories and aftermarket automotive parts for out-of-warranty vehicles and the Mobility Solutions segment sells value-added products and services to customers, including non-insurance and insurance products, consumer mobility solutions, and fleet services.