Dealer Principal

About BYD

Proudly part of Harmony Auto, we stand at the forefront of Australia and New Zealand electric vehicle revolution. Harmony Auto is the nation's largest importer of luxury and ultra-luxury vehicles from China, delivering unmatched quality, innovation, and prestige to discerning drivers across the country.

Job Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning and Operations Management: Develops and implements business strategies to improve efficiency, increase sales, and meet organizational goals. Oversees daily operations and ensures the dealership runs smoothly.
• Financial Management: Manages the budget and financial activities of the dealership. This includes financial planning, tracking financial performance, and making decisions based on financial analysis.
• Sales Oversight: Directs the sales team to achieve sales targets. Responsible for setting sales goals, analysing performance data, and adjusting strategies as necessary to maximize sales.
• Customer Service and Relations: Ensures high levels of customer satisfaction and a customer-centric approach across all dealership operations, handles escalated customer issues and ensures prompt resolution to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction striving to provide excellent service, and maintains a positive reputation in the community, and strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and the community.
• Staff Management: Responsible for hiring, training, and managing employees. Creates a positive working environment, motivates staff, and monitors performance.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensures the dealership complies with all automotive laws and regulations. Oversees safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for staff and customers.
• Network Development: Identifies opportunities for expanding the dealership network within the region, collaborates with corporate and regional teams to develop and implement growth strategies, and oversees the setup and launch of new dealership locations, ensuring adherence to brand standards.
• Inventory Management: Manages vehicle inventory, including ordering and stocking new models, and overseeing the sale or return of unsold vehicles.
• Leadership: Leads and manage all dealership departments, including sales, service, finance, and administration, sets clear goals and expectations for the team, and provides ongoing coaching and development.

(will be amended by the Employer from time to time)

Wishlist

• Proven track record leading high-performing dealership and multi-brand operations
• 10+ years of automotive industry success with sharp commercial acumen
• Consistently drives sales growth and profitability through strategic execution
• Inspiring leader with exceptional communication and team-building skills
• Deep expertise in financial management, OEM partnerships, and regulatory compliance
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and relentless focus on results

Apply today, interview ASAP, and Offer next week. An immediate start is preferred

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand

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