Dealer Principal

Join Penfold Motor Group, a proud Australian-owned business and part of the Peter Warren Automotive Holdings family. We represent some of the finest vehicle brands and offer a complete range of services, including expert mechanical servicing, to cover all aspects of vehicle ownership. With over 330 dedicated employees across multiple locations in Victoria, our team is built on a foundation of extensive industry knowledge, outstanding sales and customer service, and leading expertise. We value our people as one of our greatest assets and are looking for passionate individuals to join our growing team.

Our success as a Group has been guided by two factors – Our people, and our devotion to delivering an industry leading customer experience. To continuously support this vision, we are now seeking an experienced Dealer Principal to sit at the helm of three rapidly growing brands(Hyundai, Geely and GWM) based at our highly popular Doncaster site.

You will be instrumental in driving growth and profitability whilst having the opportunity to cultivate the new GWM dealership from inception.

Additionally, you will:

• Exceeding targets by appropriately planning and directing activity within the dealership
• Maintain inventory control system that meets the needs of the dealership and customer
• Coaching, leading, and directing a team of successful staff
• Develop and execute a long-term plan for the success of the Dealership
• Ensuring a follow-up system is in place that encourages repeat business and generates leads
• Actively managing relationships across manufacture and dealership, including the generating of various reports and presentations
• Ensure MSI results at benchmark or better by inspiring a customer centric approach across the dealership
• Participate in creating a local area marketing strategy and execute accordingly

What we are looking for:

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to motivate others
• Sound business acumen and the ability to create a culture of absolute excellence in customer service
• High commitment to integrity and possess both project and risk management capabilities
• Proven ability to achieve or exceed volume and revenue target
• Demonstrated ability to maximise CSI results
• Staff management experience
• Strong sales and fixed operations background
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines