Dealer Principal
UAE, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day
About the Role:
Al-Futtaim Automotive is seeking experienced and dynamic Dealer Principals for its automotive brands Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, RAM and Volvo to continue to drive market position and enhance these brands’ ability to engage with the customer by creating a seamless and complete Automotive offering. The ideal candidate will have a strong automotive background, having successfully run dealership facilities covering both sales and aftersales. The candidate will spearhead the development and implementation of an innovative &engaging customer journey in the respective site, driving the dealership team to be increasingly customer centric. The jobholder will be responsible for the overall performance and profitability of the dealership, maximizing revenue generation and driving a kaizen mindset to improve processes and problem-solving mentality.
Job Purpose:
Key Responsibilities:
Commercial Management:
About You:
Qualifications Experience & Skills:
About the Role:
Al-Futtaim Automotive is seeking experienced and dynamic Dealer Principals for its automotive brands Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, RAM and Volvo to continue to drive market position and enhance these brands’ ability to engage with the customer by creating a seamless and complete Automotive offering. The ideal candidate will have a strong automotive background, having successfully run dealership facilities covering both sales and aftersales. The candidate will spearhead the development and implementation of an innovative &engaging customer journey in the respective site, driving the dealership team to be increasingly customer centric. The jobholder will be responsible for the overall performance and profitability of the dealership, maximizing revenue generation and driving a kaizen mindset to improve processes and problem-solving mentality.
Job Purpose:
- To be a central accountable lead for providing a seamless and complete Automotive offering to the customersof the localized sites/network pertaining to the role.
- Lead and maximize the performance of all the location’s operational functions: New Unit Car Sales, Pre-Owned Car Sales, Finance & Insurance, After Sales (Services, Spare Parts, Accessories).
- Direct the activities of all departmental staff; coaching them in establishing their departmental financial andnon-financial objectives: Sales, profits, capital expenditures, manpower, Employee Engagement, Customersatisfaction, mystery shop, Retail standards; and continuously monitor and evaluate their progress towardachieving those objectives.
- Direct, motivate, and coach location employees to assure they consistently offer superior levels of service tothe customer.
- Ensure branch compliance with Company Mission, Vision, Brand values.
- Uphold and comply with the OEM standards and processes.
- Ensure compliance to all Government regulations such as employment terms, safety, health, environment &security.
Key Responsibilities:
Commercial Management:
- Assumes ultimate accountability for the achievement of budgeted operational objectives in Revenue, Volume,Gross Margin, Expenses, Net Profit, Customer Satisfaction, and employee engagement; thereby, maximizingreturns on investment.
- Hold regular MFRs with BAMs to understand and optimize Branch P&L
- Participate in annual business planning and follow up with quarterly and monthly reviews.
- Accountable for location Revenue Maximization, Margin Improvement, Controllable cost management, CashControl and Receivables
- Support Planning teams to ensure accurate forecasting
- Execution of Incentive plans
- Asset Management – optimize inventory of vehicle and parts stock
- Provide dealership management with regular reports on the financial condition of the dealership
- Develop and implement local plans to deliver sales and profit achievement by month for new, pre-owned andafter sales
- Effectively manage stakeholders through regular meetings & supervision to ensure corrective actions on issuespertaining, but not limited to:F&I
- Sales Consultants
- Pre- Owned Sales Consultants
- Service
- Parts
- Marketing
- CRM; Business process and Mystery Shopping.
- Submit accurate weekly forecasts based on analysis of actual market trends, sales conversions, bank approvalTATs, invoices etc for Management reporting.
- With support of Sales Management drives achievement of monthly sales targets delivering volume and profitcontribution
- F&I penetration and particularly trade cycle products
- Used car performance (sales and buying)
- Manage Aftersales financial budgetary goals and forecasts
- Maintain high-quality service repairs and minimize comebacks. Conducts periodic spot checks of completedjobs for thoroughness and quality.
- Responsible to monitor the performance of service operations within the location through enhancing and re-allocating location resources to improve overall location results.
- Parts & Warranty
- Responsible for penetration of Service plans and extended warranty plans
- Daily KPI management
- OEM Warranty procedure and process adherence.
- Develop localized marketing initiatives and promotions with support of the brand communications team
- Deliver OEM Customer experience programs
- Accountable for a seamless end to end customer journey through Sales and Aftersales linking customerinteractions to maximize opportunity to build value for the customer. (customer retention loyalty)
- Promote customer experience best practice to safeguard the customer journey process, whilst ensuring staffare trained to deliver on overall location targets
- Lead development and execution of local action plans for improvement of NPS and CSV/CSI with support ofcentral analysis and customer excellence teams.
- Manage high level customer escalations or issues arising out of transactional situations and ensure customercomplaints in location are resolved effectively and timely
- Take an active role in customer interactions to gain a strong sense of pulse and voice of the customer
- Local prospecting and CRM
- Building relationships with local SME’s within agreed market territory.
- With support from Operations Manager/Coordinator drive efficient allocation of administration and supportoperational resources across the site/s of Sales and Aftersales under the Dealer Principal’s remit.
- Responsible for securing and maintaining the company’s fixed assets at the location.
- Ensure 100% compliance with Standard Operating Procedures
- Manage documentation and legal government relation matters by ensuring adherence to the prescribedgovernment rules and procedures to minimize legal implications to location operation.
- Understand and ensure compliance with OEM warranty processes.
- Ensure the proper care, storage, and inventory of special tools.
- Manage location activities to ensure they are carried out as per the company’s policies and procedures througheffective communication and monitoring.
- Ensure Management and other stakeholders are kept informed of progress and issues related to locationoperations.
- Work with Human Resources to ensure the branch is always optimally staffed/resourced with appropriatelyqualified, talented & efficient workforce.
- Train, motivate and monitor and improve the performance of all staff.
- Mentor, coach, develop and engage team to consistently deliver expected business results.
- Develop & plan short- and medium-term goals and objectives for the team.
- Drive Al-Futtaim Values in workplace.
About You:
Qualifications Experience & Skills:
Education:Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
Minimum Experience and Knowledge:
About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.
Minimum Experience and Knowledge:
- This position requires business maturity and excellent judgment the job holder should have a minimum of >10years’ automotive industry experience with at least >5 years as a Branch Sales Manager or Service Manager.
- Experience in optimization of Automotive Services.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast[1]paced environment; work collaboratively with cross-functionalteams and ensure high quality deliverables with attention to detail.
- Proven ability to develop, execute and manage entire the service customer journey.
- Be able to guide colleagues inside and outside the service discipline. Affinity with cars in general and theautomotive industry in particular.
- Ideally has strong operational experience in both Aftersales & Sales
- Must have English fluency
- Ideally has GCC experience.
- Ideally has Arabic fluency
- Skills in sales & aftersales operations and customer relations
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial data, including P&L.
- Negotiation skills and able to close deals
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levelsand to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
- Obtaining commitment and co-operation ideally through consent and willingness
- High energy & enthusiasm
- Leadership and ability to drive through complex solutions
- Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills able to drive best practices andproductivity across a diverse workforce
- Ability to motivate teams with good team building skills
- Innovative problem-solving skills with entrepreneurial mindset
- Confidence in own decision making
- Target oriented and drive to exceed demanding challenges
- Analytic and pro-active
- Persistent and focused on results
About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.
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Job IdJD1440895
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationUAE, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned